Give Baby The Classic Charm Of Madeline With A Spin With This Hebrew Girls Name. Madlen, Which Means "woman From Magdala," Is A Variation Of Both Madeline And Madeleine. It Comes From The Christian Biblical Figure Mary Magdalen, Who Was Healed By Jesus And Was Present At His Crucifixion. Like Any Variation Of Madeline, Madlen Has A Whimsical Feel, Thanks To The Character From The Childrens Books, That Will Remind Baby To Hold Onto Their Sense Of Wonder.