Standard spelling
唐娜
Táng nà
The standard Chinese spelling of Donna.
- 唐
- the Tang dynasty; a common name sound
- 娜
- graceful
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Donna.
Donna in Chinese
In Chinese, Donna is written 唐娜 (Táng nà), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 朵雅 (Duǒ yǎ): a Chinese-style name meaning a blossom of elegance.
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唐娜
Táng nà
Donna
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
朵雅
Duǒ yǎ
A Chinese-style name meaning a blossom of elegance.
- 朵
- a blossom
- 雅
- elegant, refined
Close to the “Don-” sound of Donna, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
朵
Duǒ
A single character meaning a blossom.
- 朵
- a blossom
A strong, simple mark for small artwork.
Where Donna comes from.
Donna is the Italian word for “lady”. It became a popular English name in the 20th century.
Famous Donnas in Chinese
- Donna Summersinger, the queen of disco唐娜·萨默
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 唐娜 (Táng nà) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Donna.
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唐娜 carries Fire. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Fire; if it needs Wood, Earth, Metal or Water, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Donna mean?
Donna is the Italian word for “lady”. It became a popular English name in the 20th century.
How do you say Donna in Chinese?
Donna is written 唐娜 and pronounced Táng nà. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Donna.
What does 朵雅 mean?
朵雅 (Duǒ yǎ) is a Chinese-style name for Donna: a Chinese-style name meaning a blossom of elegance. 朵 means “a blossom”, 雅 means “elegant, refined”.
Which version of Donna is best for a tattoo?
唐娜 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 朵雅 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.