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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Gift, given
- Origin
- Italian (from Latin)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- don-uh-TEL-uh
Donatella is an Italian name that comes from Latin and means "gift" or "given." You may see it described as "beautiful gift" or "given by God," but the Latin root is simply "given/gift" — those extra touches aren't part of the original meaning. It's pronounced don-uh-TEL-uh.
Meaning & Origin of Donatella
Meaning: Gift, given.
Origin: Italian (from Latin).
A common claim: Donatella means 'beautiful gift' or 'given by God' Actually: The literal Latin root is simply 'given/gift'; 'beautiful' and 'by God' are embellishments not present in the base etymology.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Donatella
don-uh-TEL-uhIPA /ˌdɒnəˈtɛlə/
Popularity of Donatella
Donatella is a rare name in the U.S. It peaked at #5051 in 2020 with 25 babies and sat at #6989 in 2024 with 16 babies, so a child named Donatella will likely be the only one in her class.
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FAQ
What does the name Donatella mean?
Gift, given. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Donatella?
Donatella is pronounced don-uh-TEL-uh (IPA: /ˌdɒnəˈtɛlə/).
Is Donatella a popular name right now?
Donatella peaked at #5051 in 2020 and is ranked #6989 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1967–2024.)
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