Donna (given name)

Donna
Pronunciation/ˈdɒnə/;
Italian: [ˈdɔnna]
GenderFemale
Language(s)English
Origin
Language(s)Italian
DerivationLatin: domina
Meaning'lady'

Donna[1] is an English-language feminine first name meaning 'woman' in modern Italian, and 'lady' or 'mistress' in classical Italian.[2] The original meaning is closer to 'lady of the home' and was a title of respect in Italy, equivalent to Don[2] for gentlemen or lord. It is a common given name in the United States, particularly in Chicago, Florida, New York City, and Washington.[citation needed] It is rare as a surname.[citation needed]

  1. ^ "Behind the Name". Archived from the original on 2007-09-07.
  2. ^ a b "Dònna - Significato ed etimologia". Vocabolario (in Italian). Treccani. 2.b (comparison with don). Retrieved 3 May 2022.