The girl's name Donna \d(on)-na\ is pronounced DAH-nah. It is of Italian origin, and its meaning is "lady". The original meaning is closer to "lady of the home". A title of respect, equivalent to Don for men. Modern use dates from the 1920s. See also Madonna. Actress Donna Reed; swimming champion Donna Devarona; fashion designer Donna Karan; singer Donna Summer.

ORIGIN
Gaelic

MEANING
World mighty

The Italian feminine form of Donald used as a title similar to Don for men. It was influenced in 1958 when singer Ritchie Valens used the name as a title for a song that he performed on Dick Clark's American Bandstand and actress Donna Reed debuted as housewife Donna Stone on the television series, "The Donna Reed Show."

VARIATIONS
Donald

FAMOUS Donnas
Donna Summer (singer) Donna Karan (fashion designer)

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