Definitions for Madonna
məˈdɒn əmadon·na

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. Mary, Virgin Mary, The Virgin, Blessed Virgin, Madonnanoun

   the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

2. Madonna, Madonna Louise Cicconenoun

   United States pop singer and sex symbol during the 1980s (born in 1958)

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. madonnanoun

   A one-footed lien to tail trick, where the front foot is taken off and kicked out straight down behind the board.

2. Madonnanoun

   The Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus.

3. Madonnanoun

   A female given name from Italian.

   We feel bound to add, however, that it is not very likely, in the usual chances of events, that such names as Alaric Attila Watts should have met in matrimony with those of Zillah Madonna Wiffen; and an unkind world may suggest a mystification somewhere.

4. Etymology: From madonna, from Old ma + donna. The given name is derived from the English term, not used as a given name in Italy.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Madonna

   Madonna Louise Ciccone (; Italian: [tʃikˈkoːne]; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Dubbed the "Queen of Pop", Madonna has been noted for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation. She has pushed the boundaries of artistic expression in mainstream music, while continuing to maintain control over every aspect of her career. Her works, which incorporate social, political, sexual, and religious themes, have generated both controversy and critical acclaim. A prominent cultural figure crossing both the 20th and 21st centuries, Madonna remains one of the most "well-documented figures of the modern age", with a broad amount of scholarly reviews and literature works on her, as well as an academic mini subdiscipline devoted to her named Madonna studies. Madonna moved to New York City in 1978 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing as a drummer, guitarist, and vocalist in the rock bands Breakfast Club and Emmy, she rose to solo stardom with her debut studio album, Madonna (1983). She followed it with a series of successful albums, including all-time bestsellers Like a Virgin (1984), True Blue (1986) and The Immaculate Collection (1990), as well as Grammy Award winners Ray of Light (1998) and Confessions on a Dance Floor (2005). Madonna has amassed many chart-topping singles throughout her career, including "Like a Virgin", "La Isla Bonita", "Like a Prayer", "Vogue", "Take a Bow", "Frozen", "Music", "Hung Up", and "4 Minutes". Madonna's popularity was enhanced by roles in films such as Desperately Seeking Susan (1985), Dick Tracy (1990), A League of Their Own (1992), and Evita (1996). While Evita won her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress, many of her other films were not as well received. As a businesswoman, Madonna founded the company Maverick in 1992. It included Maverick Records, one of the most successful artist-run labels in history. Her other ventures include fashion brands, written works, health clubs, and filmmaking. She contributes to various charities, having founded the Ray of Light Foundation in 1998 and Raising Malawi in 2006. With sales of over 300 million records worldwide, Madonna is the best-selling female recording artist of all time. She is the most successful solo artist in the history of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and has achieved the most number-one singles by a woman in Australia, Canada, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. With a revenue of over U.S. $1.5 billion from her concert tickets, she remains the highest-grossing female touring artist worldwide. Forbes has named Madonna the annual top-earning female musician a record 11 times across four decades (1980s–2010s). She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, her first year of eligibility. Madonna was ranked as the greatest woman in music by VH1, and as the greatest music video artist ever by MTV and Billboard. Rolling Stone also listed her among its greatest artists and greatest songwriters of all time.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. madonna

   Madonna can have multiple meanings based on different contexts: 1. In a religious context, Madonna is a title often given to the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ in Christian religions, particularly in the Roman Catholic tradition. It is derived from the Italian word meaning "our lady". The term is usually associated with paintings, statues, or other artistic representations of Mary. 2. In a pop culture context, Madonna is the stage name of Madonna Louise Ciccone, an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is widely recognized for her influence in the music industry, often referred to as the "Queen of Pop," and is known for pushing the boundaries with her music and provocative imagery, and continuously reinventing her music and image. She has had a long and successful career with many hit songs and albums. 3. Less commonly, Madonna can refer to an Italian title of respect, addressed or written with the name of a man or woman. For instance, Madonna in "Madonna Rossa."

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 3 votes

1. Madonnanoun

   my lady; -- a term of address in Italian formerly used as the equivalent of Madame, but for which Signora is now substituted. Sometimes introduced into English

2. Madonnanoun

   a picture of the Virgin Mary (usually with the babe)

3. Etymology: [It. madonna my lady. See Dame, Donna, and cf. Madame, Monkey.]

WikidataRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. Madonna

   Madonna Louise Ciccone is an American actress, author, director, entrepreneur, philanthropist and singer-songwriter. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance and performed in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy. In 1982, Madonna signed to Sire Records and released her self-titled debut album the following year. She has since released a series of successful albums, including the Grammy Award winners Ray of Light and Confessions on a Dance Floor. Many of her songs peaked atop record charts, including "Like a Virgin", "Into the Groove", "Papa Don't Preach", "Like a Prayer", "Vogue", "Frozen", "Music", "Hung Up", and "4 Minutes". Madonna is known for continuously reinventing both her music and image, and for retaining a standard of autonomy within the recording industry. She attained immense popularity by pushing the boundaries of lyrical content in mainstream popular music and imagery in her music videos, which became a fixture on MTV. Critics have praised her diverse musical productions which have also been known to induce controversy.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Madonna

   Madona, ma-don′a, n. a name given to the Virgin, esp. as seen in works of art: (Shak.) my lady.—adv. Madonn′a-wise, after the fashion of the Madonna, esp. in the arrangement of a woman's hair. [It., lit. 'my lady'—L. mea domina.]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Madonna

   is the name given to pictures of the Virgin with the infant Christ, and more generally to all sacred pictures in which the Virgin is a prominent figure; the Virgin has been a favourite subject of art from the earliest times, the first representation of her being, according to legend, by St. Luke; different countries and schools have depicted their Madonnas, each in its own characteristic style; the greatest of all are the Sistine and Della Sedia of Raphael.

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Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. MADONNA

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Madonna is ranked #17111 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Madonna surname appeared 1,658 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Madonna.
   
   94.9% or 1,574 total occurrences were White.
   2.5% or 43 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   1% or 18 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   0.9% or 15 total occurrences were Black.

Matched Categories

1. • Jewess
   • Mother
   • Singer

How to pronounce Madonna?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Madonna in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Madonna in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Madonna in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Madonna in a Sentence

1. Uri Orbach:

   This is entertainment, not Judaism, I think the general public will celebrate this, but the religious public will be indifferent. (on Madonna's visit to Israel)

2. Madonna:

   How could I have been anything else but what I am, having been named Madonna. I would either have ended up a nun or this.

3. Jenny Afia:

   TheMail Onlinepublished it at a time when, as the journalist ought to have appreciated, Madonna would be powerless to protect the girls from harm.

4. Erma Bombeck:

   Don't confuse fame with success. Madonna is one; Helen Keller is the other.

5. Eric Pio:

   Madonna is just a hooker that doesn't get paid.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Madonna
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Madonna
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Madonna
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Madonna
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Madonna
8. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Madonna
9. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html