Donna

lady Donna is an English-language feminine first name meaning "woman" in modern Italian, and "lady" or "mistress" in classical italian. The original meaning is closer to "lady of the home" and was a title of respect in Italy, equivalent to Don for gentlemen or lord.

Originally entitled “Dana, dana, dana,” the song was written for Zeitlin's play Esterke, produced by Maurice Schwartz in 1940-1, and printed in the program. It became one of the most widely sung Yiddish songs and was performed in Yiddish and English translation by Theodore Bikel, Joan Baez and others.

Though it seems to have a midcentury date stamp, Donna goes back to at least the late nineteenth century, reaching the Top 100 in 1926 and the Top 20 in the 1940s. In 1960, Donna was the fifth most popular name in the United States.

Donna Singer (born 1965) is an American jazz vocalist. She has reached the top 50 charts for various national and international terrestrial radio stations. Her music has been recognized in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, the Netherlands, Norway, and Japan.

"Donna" is a song written by Ritchie Valens, featuring the '50s progression. The song was released in 1958 on Del-Fi Records. Written as a tribute to his high school sweetheart Donna Ludwig, it was Valens' highest-charting single, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart the following year.

noun. (initial capital letter) Madam; Lady: an Italian title of respect prefixed to the given name of a woman. an Italian lady.

Etymology. From Late Latin domna, shortened variant of Latin domina (“lady, mistress of an estate or household”), from dominus (“master”), from domus (“home”).

Donna Summer, original name LaDonna Adrian Gaines, (born December 31, 1948, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. - died May 17, 2012, Naples, Florida), American singer-songwriter considered the “Queen of Disco” but also successful in rhythm and blues, dance music, and pop.

Based on his late mother, DonnaMarie Martino, Donna: Stronger Than Pretty is an absorbing and inspiring film about a woman who refused to let the entrapments of sexism, an abusive marriage, or her perceived baggage get in the way of her dreams.

"Donna" is a song written by Ritchie Valens, featuring the '50s progression. The song was released in 1958 on Del-Fi Records. Written as a tribute to his high school sweetheart Donna Ludwig, it was Valens' highest-charting single, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart the following year.

Dona may refer to: Feminine form for don (honorific) (Spanish: doña, Portuguese: dona; Italian: donna), a Spanish, Portuguese, southern Italian, and Filipino title, given as a mark of respect.

Literally meaning "lady" in Italian, Donna was the perfect ladylike housewife mom name on The Donna Reed Show in the fifties and sixties. And there were plenty of namesakes: Donna was in the Top 10 in 1964.