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Name Origin

Donato is an Italian masculine given name meaning 'gift of God'. It derives from the Latin name Donatus, which has the same meaning.

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Famous People

Donato Bramante (1444-1514)

Architect and painter

  • Designed the Tempietto in Rome
  • Influenced Renaissance architecture
  • Planned the redesign of St. Peter's Basilica

Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi (1386-1466)

Artist (better known as Donatello)

  • Pioneer of Renaissance sculpture
  • Created the bronze statue of David
  • Sculpted the Equestrian statue of Gattamelata