Dona

Dona Origin and Meaning

The name Dona is a girl's name.

Dona is a feminine name with multiple origins. In Spanish, it's a title of respect (similar to 'lady' or 'madam') derived from the Latin 'domina' meaning 'lady of the house.' It's also a variation of Donna, which comes directly from the Italian word for 'woman' and was popularized in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century. In Portuguese contexts, Dona similarly functions as an honorific title. The name has a simple elegance and cross-cultural appeal, though its usage has declined since its peak in the 1950s-60s. Dona offers a slight variation on the more common Donna, giving it a distinctive yet familiar quality that works well internationally.

Dona Rank in US Top 1000

# 879 in the US

Famous People Named Dona

• Dona L. Speir American model and actress

The name Dona in Pop Culture

• Dona a minor character in the game "Final Fantasy X"
• Dona St. Columb heroine of Daphne Du Maurier's novel Frenchman's Creek