The spelling of the name "Madalynne" can seem confusing due to the various vowel combinations. However, an IPA phonetic transcription can help clarify the pronunciation: /məˈdeɪlɪn/ or "muh-DAY-lin". The "a" in the first syllable is pronounced as a schwa sound, while the "e" in the second syllable is pronounced as a long "a" sound. The final "e" is silent. With this understanding, the spelling of "Madalynne" makes more sense and can be correctly pronounced.
The name "Madalynne" is a variant spelling of the name "Madeline" or "Madeleine". The etymology of "Madeline" can be traced back to several possible origins.
One theory suggests that "Madeline" comes from the Hebrew name "Magdalene", which means "of Magdala". Magdala was a village in ancient Palestine, and "Magdalene" can also mean "from Magdala".
Another theory proposes that "Madeline" comes from the Greek name "Magdalēnē", which is derived from the Greek word "mágalē", meaning "great" or "tower". It is believed that the name might have originated from the phrase "magdaloínē stele" in Doric Greek, which meant "a high, narrow tower".