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How to pronounce Donna (DON-a)

Donna

DON-a

Dona

Short 'o' like 'on'. Very common in the 1960s–70s Australian generation.

Notes

Short 'o' like 'on'. Very common in the 1960s–70s Australian generation.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Italian/Latin
Meaning
lady, mistress (from Italian donna)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Don
  • Donno
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

Among the most popular Australian girls' names in the 1960s and 1970s.

Notable people

  • Donna Summer (American singer)

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