Donna
lady (Italian)
Donna is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 376, with 22,028 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
lady (Italian)
Donna originates from the Italian honorific 'donna', which stems from the Latin 'domina'. It entered Philippine naming traditions primarily during the American colonial era and mid-20th century through Western media and English-language adoption.
Derived from the Italian title 'donna' meaning 'lady', ultimately from Latin 'domina' (mistress of the household). It became widely popular as a given name in English-speaking countries during the 20th century before spreading to the Philippines.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently used as a standalone first name or in compound pairings (e.g., Donna Mae, Donna Marie, Donna Jean). Often nicknamed Don, Donna, or Don-Don.
Related forms
- Donna Italian
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Donna with common surname pairs
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How do I use Donna with two Filipino surnames?
Donna is the given name. The full name is Donna + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Donna a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Donna is number 376, with 22,028 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.