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Maddalena

Maddalena is the Italian feminine given name derived from Magdalene, via Latin Magdalene or Italian Maddalena, associated with Mary Magdalene in Christian tradition. It is used in Italy and among Italian communities worldwide. Diminutives or nicknames include Lena and Maddie, though usage varies.

La Maddalena refers to places in Sardinia, Italy. The town of La Maddalena is on the island

Beyond a given name and a toponym, Maddalena appears in Italian cultural contexts, including literature and

of
La
Maddalena,
part
of
the
Maddalena
archipelago
in
the
Strait
of
Bonifacio,
off
the
northeast
coast
of
Sardinia.
The
archipelago
comprises
several
islands,
including
Caprera,
Spargi,
Budelli,
and
Santa
Maria.
The
area
is
a
protected
marine
park
since
1994,
known
for
its
turquoise
waters,
beaches,
and
scenic
coastline;
tourism
is
centered
on
La
Maddalena
and
Caprera.
film
where
a
character
named
Maddalena
may
be
featured.