Donna

Pronunciation: /ˈdɑnə/

Definitions of Donna

noun a female given name

Example Sentences

A1 Donna is my sister.

A2 I saw Donna at the store yesterday.

B1 Donna enjoys reading books in her free time.

B2 Donna is a talented musician who plays the piano.

C1 Donna's dedication to her work has earned her many accolades.

C2 Donna's expertise in the field is unmatched by her peers.

Examples of Donna in a Sentence

formal Donna is a highly respected attorney in the legal community.

informal I heard Donna is throwing a party next weekend.

slang Donna is such a boss, she always gets things done.

figurative Her voice was like music to my ears, like Donna's soothing melody.

Grammatical Forms of Donna

• past tense: Donnaed
• plural: Donnas
• comparative: more Donna
• superlative: most Donna
• present tense: Donnas
• future tense: will Donna
• perfect tense: have Donnaed
• continuous tense: is Donnaing
• singular: Donna
• positive degree: Donna
• infinitive: to Donna
• gerund: Donnaing
• participle: Donnaed

Origin and Evolution of Donna

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Italian/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'Donna' originated from Italian, ultimately derived from the Latin word 'domina' meaning 'lady' or 'mistress'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to address a noblewoman or a lady of high social standing, the term 'Donna' has evolved to be used more broadly to refer to any woman in Italian-speaking cultures.