Donna (given name)

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Donna
Pronunciation /ˈdɒnə/ ;
Italian: [ˈdɔnna]
GenderFemale
Language(s) English
Origin
Language(s) Italian
Derivation Latin: domina
Meaning'lady'

Donna [1] is an English-language feminine first name meaning 'woman' in modern Italian, and 'lady' or 'mistress' in classical Italian. [2] The original meaning is closer to 'lady of the home' and was a title of respect in Italy, equivalent to Don [2] for gentlemen or lord. It is a common given name in the United States, particularly in Chicago, Florida, New York City, and Washington.[ citation needed ] It is rare as a surname.[ citation needed ]

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  1. ↑ "Behind the Name". Archived from the original on 2007-09-07.
  2. 1 2 "Dònna - Significato ed etimologia". Vocabolario (in Italian). Treccani. 2.b (comparison with don). Retrieved 3 May 2022.
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