Dona - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Dona

DOE-nah'DOH-nuh'2 syllables
🇪🇸Spanish
Graceful

MEANING

LadyWoman

ORIGIN

Spain

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Latin 'domina' meaning 'lady' or 'mistress'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used as a respectful title for women in Spanish-speaking cultures.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used as a title for noblewomen in Spanish-speaking countries.

🇮🇹Italian
Soft

MEANING

Gift

ORIGIN

Italy

ETYMOLOGY

Linked to 'dono', the Italian word for 'gift'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Used as a given name with the implication of the person being a 'gift'.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Usage peaked during periods of Italian influence in arts and culture.

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