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Maudlin.

A surname originating as a matronymic.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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  1. A surname originating as a matronymic.

  2. Alternative form of Magdalen (“Magdalen College, Oxford”).

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Where this word comes from

English surname, from Middle English Maudeleyn. Doublet of Madeleine, Magdalen, Magdalena, and Magdalene.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.