Donatella

The first name Donatella is an Italian diminutive of Donata, the female variant of the name Donat or Donatus.

What does the name Donatella mean?

Donatella, an Italian diminutive of Donata, means 'the gift of God', 'the one gifted by God', or 'the one consecrated by God'. Colloquially, it is also translated as 'the gifted one' or 'the beautiful gift'. The name originates from Latin and derives from the terms dōno and dōnātus, which mean 'to donate', 'to give away', 'to sacrifice', and 'to relinquish', as well as from donare, which means 'to give' or 'to bestow'. An alternative spelling is Donate. Male variants include Donato, Donatello, Donatas, Donatien, and Donatos. A well-known bearer of this name is the Italian fashion designer Donatella Versace.

Where does the name Donatella come from?

The name Donatella has Latin roots and means 'the gift of God'. The Latin etymology is based on dōno and dōnātus, which mean 'to donate', 'to give away', 'to sacrifice', or 'to relinquish', as well as donare, which means 'to give' and 'to bestow'. The language of this name is Italian.

How do you pronounce Donatella?

The name Donatella has a sonorous and rhythmic pronunciation, which is usually rendered in German as 'Do-na-tel-la' [donatˈɛla]. It begins with a rounded 'Do', which radiates a certain calmness. The stressed syllable '-tel-' brings clarity to the sound with the bright 'e'. The double 'l' enhances the middle and culminates in an open, gentle ending. These characteristics give Donatella a melodic and feminine character.

When is the name day of Donatella?

Donatella celebrates her name day on June 30, August 7, and October 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Donatella is a common first name and currently ranks 4,045th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2016 at 1,954th. In the last ten years, Donatella has been given about 50 times, placing it at 3,754th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,091st.

Nicknames & pet names

Dodo / Dona / Doni / Donny / Donut / Dotte / Ella / Tella / Telli

Similar first names

Famous people

• Donatella Bulfoni (Italian high jumper)
• Donatella Dal Bianco (Italian sprinter)
• Donatella Damiani (Italian actress)
• Donatella della Porta (Professor of Political Science and Sociology, known for her research in the fields of social movements, corruption, political violence, and political sociology)
• Donatella Di Cesare (Italian philosopher)
• Donatella Di Pietrantonio (Italian writer)
• Donatella Finocchiaro (Italian actress)
• Donatella Mazzoleni (Italian architect)
• Donatella Rettore (Italian singer and songwriter)
• Donatella Schiavon (Italian swimmer)
• Donatella Versace (Fashion designer)