Italian · Girl name
Donna
“lady”
About the name Donna
Donna is derived from the Italian word donna, meaning ‘lady’, from the Latin domina, ‘mistress of the house’. In Italian the word is an ordinary noun and a respectful title, while in English-speaking countries it became a given name in the early twentieth century. It has been featured in various songs and films, including Ritchie Valens’s song ‘Donna’. Known bearers include the singer Donna Summer and the novelist Donna Tartt. The related title Madonna, ‘my lady’, refers to the Virgin Mary.
- Meaning
- lady
- Origin
- Italian
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- DON-nah(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Donna
- Donna Marie
- Donna Ann
- Donna Grace
- Donna Elizabeth
- Donna Rose
Questions about Donna
- What does Donna mean?
- Donna is an Italian name meaning "lady".
- How do you pronounce Donna?
- Donna is pronounced DON-nah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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