Donna

Donna is an English first name that has its origins in the Italian language. Translated, it literally means 'the woman' or 'the lady'.

What does the name Donna mean?

Donna is a first name commonly used in the English language that has Italian roots. The translation from Italian is 'the woman' or 'the lady'. In English-speaking countries, it is often interpreted as the feminine form of Donald, which means 'the ruler of the world'. Although the name has its origins in Italy, Donna is predominantly an English name. It is widely used in numerous English-speaking countries, especially in the USA. With about 1.5 million bearers worldwide, Donna ranks among the most common girl names. Notable personalities with this name include American actress Donna Dixon, writer Donna Leon, Welsh singer Donna Lewis, and American singer Donna Summer. A variation of the name is Dona.

Where does the name Donna come from?

The name Donna comes from Italian and means 'the woman' or 'the lady'. The Italian word form consists of 'donna' (woman, lady).

How do you pronounce Donna?

The pronunciation of Donna is two syllables and clearly structured. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Don-na' [ˈdɔnna]. It begins with a full O sound that conveys a certain depth. The double N in the middle of the name provides a stable rhythm, while the open A at the end of the name adds a warm note. Overall, Donna conveys a down-to-earth yet present impression - clear, friendly, and sonically harmonious.

When is the name day of Donna?

December 28

Popularity

In Germany, the name Donna enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,630th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2012 at 1,609th. Over the last ten years, Donna has been chosen as a first name about 120 times, placing it 2,228th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,420th.

Nicknames & pet names

Dodo / Don / Dondon / Donika / Donnarius / Donnatella / Donney / Donni / Nana

Famous people

• Donna Air (British actress)
• Donna Brazile (American political activist)
• Donna Butterworth (American actress)
• Donna Cruz (French actress)
• Donna Gerdts (American linguist)
• Donna Gershten (American writer)
• Donna Gillespie (author)
• Donna Godchaux (American singer)
• Donna Harun (Indonesian actress)
• Donna Henry (Jamaican footballer)
• Donna Hogan (American writer)
• Donna J. Stone (American poet)
• Donna Karan (fashion designer)
• Donna Kellogg (South African badminton player)
• Donna Kooler (American designer)
• Donna L. Halper (American historian)
• Donna Laframboise (Canadian photographer)
• Donna Lee (American hockey player)
• Donna Lee Hickey (American actress)
• Donna Leon (American writer)