Donna Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Donna Name at a Glance

Name	Donna
Meaning	Lady. Respectful title and female equivalent of Don.
Origin	Italian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Donna Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Donna means “Lady. Respectful title and female equivalent of Don”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Donna Name Origin

Our database records Donna under Italian origin. Browse more Italian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Donna a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Donna is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Donna

When considering Donna for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.