Donna
Meaning of Donna
Donna is a popular and timeless name for baby girls. It has origins in Italy, where it means "lady" or "woman." The name Donna has been widely used in English-speaking countries since the early 20th century. It is pronounced as DAH-nuh (/ˈdɑnə/) in both American English and British English. The name Donna has consistently ranked among the top 200 names in the United States over the past century. While its popularity has declined in recent years, it remains a classic choice for parents looking for a feminine and elegant name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as DAH-nuh (/ˈdɑnə/)
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Notable People Named Donna
| Donna Summer, also known as the "Queen of Disco," was a prominent American singer and songwriter who gained fame during the 1970s disco era. |
| Donna Rice Hughes is an American activist, author, speaker, and film producer, known for her work as president and chairperson of Enough Is Enough and as an internet safety advocate. |
| Donna Theo Strickland is a Canadian optical physicist and Nobel Prize winner known for her work in pulsed lasers and as a professor at the University of Waterloo. |
| Donna de Varona Pinto is an American former swimmer, Olympic champion, activist, and television sportscaster. |
| Donna Karan, also known as DK, is an American fashion designer and the creator of the Donna Karan New York and DKNY clothing labels. |
| Donna N. Schuster was an American easel painter known for her modern impressionist style using oil and watercolor, who worked in Wisconsin and later in Los Angeles, California. |
| Donna Traynor, born in October 1964, is a well-known journalist and broadcaster in Northern Ireland, notably recognized as the former main anchor of BBC Newsline. |
| Donna Hartley-Wass MBE, formerly known as Donna Hartley, was a British athlete. |
| Donna Lynn Dixon is an American actress known for her roles in popular TV shows and movies. |
| Donna Weinbrecht - Donna L. Weinbrecht, a freestyle skier from West Milford, New Jersey, made history by winning the first gold medal in Olympic mogul competitions at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France, and was a five-time World Cup moguls season champion. |
| Donna Jordan is a well-known American actress and model, recognized for her role as a Warhol superstar and as one of "Antonio's Girls". |
