Alternatively, the name may originate in a tale told by an old man called Tanios Fakhoury.

In 1838, Eli Smith noted Mejdeluneh, as a village located "North of et-Tuffah, next the coast".

[2] In 1875, Victor Guérin travelled in the area, and noted "a mound, which is crowned by the small village of Medjdel Youn.

"[3] Majdelyoun is famous for its palaces—among them Rafik Hariri’s palace—and villas that are integrated with lush vegetation to make a distinctive town, half of which is green.

[4] Majdelyoun was famous in ancient times for olive cultivation, but the circumstances have changed in the recent past.

Today the town confines its business to some shops which began to grow steadily, especially on the highway, and contribute to the growth of the local economy.