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Lashaunda

Female

« Lashaunda is an uncommon African-American name formed by blending LaShawndra ("from the noble wood") and Shaunte ("enduring"), with no explicit meaning assigned to its blend. »

#5759 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Lashaunda is an uncommon and unique female given name of African-American origin. It was created by combining the names LaShawndra and Shaunte to form Lashaunda. The name LaShawndra means "from the noble wood" or "woodsman", while Shaunte means "enduring". Therefore, the meaning of Lashaunda is not explicitly defined as it is a blend of two existing names. The popularity of the name Lashaunda peaked in the United States during the mid to late 1990s. However, it has never been among the top most popular names given to baby girls in any year. This makes the name Lashaunda distinctive and unique compared to more common names like Emily or Olivia. There is no significant historical figure associated with the name Lashaunda, as it is a relatively modern creation. Nonetheless, its African-American origin makes it an important part of the cultural heritage of that community. In popular culture, there are few notable characters named Lashaunda. This further contributes to the exclusivity and uniqueness of this name. Overall, Lashaunda is a rare and distinctive female given name with African-American roots, created by combining two existing names, LaShawndra and Shaunte.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Lashaunda since 1880

Total births
1,421
Total since 1880
Peak year
1979
107 births
in 2004
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years