What origin is the name Madonna?

Madonna comes from italian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Madonna a popular name?

Madonna is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Madonna?

Names from the same italian tradition pair naturally with Madonna — for example Leonardo, Giovanni, Luca. You can browse more on our italian names page.

Madonna

Q: Is Madonna a rare name?

Yes. Madonna does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Madonna

Madonna

Girl

italian

3 syllables

Madonna is an italian girl's name meaning "My lady; my lady. respectful form of address similar to the french madame. used to signify virgin mary or art depicting her as a mother".

Parents who choose Madonna pick a girl name from the italian tradition, meaning "My lady; my lady. respectful form of address similar to the french madame. used to signify virgin mary or art depicting her as a mother". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: italian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

My lady; my lady. respectful form of address similar to the french madame. used to signify virgin mary or art depicting her as a mother

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Madonna

Very rare in US records

What does Madonna mean?

Madonna is a girl name of italian origin meaning "My lady; my lady. respectful form of address similar to the french madame. used to signify virgin mary or art depicting her as a mother".