Donella: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
World ruler
Origin
Scottish Gaelic (feminine form of Donald)
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
doh-NEL-ah

Donella is a Scottish Gaelic (feminine form of Donald) girl's name meaning “world ruler”. It appears in our list of 150+ Scottish Baby Girl Names Full of Highland Magic.

Meaning & Origin of Donella

Meaning: World ruler.

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (feminine form of Donald).

How to Pronounce Donella

doh-NEL-ahIPA /doʊˈnɛlə/

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