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Name Origin

Donella is a feminine given name of Italian origin. It is a diminutive form of Donna, meaning 'lady' or 'woman'.

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Famous People

Donella Meadows (1941-2001)

Environmental scientist and systems theorist

  • Authored the influential book 'Thinking in Systems'
  • Co-founded the Sustainability Institute
  • Pioneer in using systems thinking to address complex social and environmental problems