Madonna Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Madonna Name at a Glance

Name	Madonna
Meaning	My lady. Respectful form of address similar to the French 'madame.' Used to signify Virgin Mary or art depicting her as a mother.
Origin	Italian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Madonna Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Madonna means “My lady. Respectful form of address similar to the French 'madame.' Used to signify Virgin Mary or art depicting her as a mother”. 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.

Madonna Name Origin

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

Is Madonna a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Madonna

When considering Madonna 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.