Pronunciation | UK: /ˈdɒnə/; US: /ˈdɑːnə/; Italian: [ˈdɔnna] |
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Gender | Female |
Meaning | woman |
Region of origin | Italy |
Donna is an English-language feminine first name meaning "woman" in Italian. The original meaning is closer to "lady of the home" and was a title of respect in Italy, equivalent to Don for men. It is a common given name in the United States (particularly in Chicago, New York City, and San Francisco). It is rare as a surname. Donna is a Beautiful Name and is mostly common in Ireland and Italy