Lady; meaning "noblewoman" or "mistress"
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Donna is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Lady; meaning "noblewoman" or "mistress"". Listed origin: Italian.
DON-ah
Catalog phonetic spelling
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Donna is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Lady; meaning "noblewoman" or "mistress"". Listed origin: Italian.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is DON-ah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Donna. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
Ideas to try include Don. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Donna Marie, Donna Lynn, Donna Kay, Donna Sue aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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