Not much is known about the origin of the name Lashunda. Chances are it's just a made-up American name, possibly influenced by the baby name Lashanda or Lashonda. Either way, it was fairly popular during the late 1970s and even made the list of the top 1,000 baby names for girls in the United States in 1977 and 1980. It's especially popular within African-American communities. Lashunda may sound a bit dated for the 2020s, but you can make it modern with a more current middle name.
Meaning of the name Lashunda:
American: No known meaning
Origin of the name Lashunda:
The exact origin of Lashunda is unknown. It's most likely a name made up in the United States with no real meaning.
Symbolism of the name Lashunda:
Lashunda does not offer much in the way of symbolism. This leaves room for new parents to select their own symbolism for their new baby girl.
Style of the name Lashunda:
Modern
Gender of the name Lashunda:
Lashunda is a girl's name.
Pronunciation of the name Lashunda:
la-SHUN-duh
Number of syllables in the name Lashunda:
Three
Emotion evoked from the name Lashunda:
The baby name Lashund evokes images of someone who is successful at everything they do, as well as someone who enjoys power.
Alternative spellings for the name Lashunda:
- Leshunda
Nicknames for the name Lashunda:
- Lala
- Shana
- Shundie
- Shundy
- Shun
- Shunda
Popularity of the name Lashunda:
According to the Social Security Administration, Lashunda was a top 1,000 baby name for girls in the United States in 1977 and 1980. In 1977, it ranked at number 937, and in 1980, it ranked at number 999.
Related names for the name Lashunda:
- Lashanda
- Lacinda
- Laquanda
- Lashawn
- Laronda
Great middle names for Lashunda and their meanings:
- Violet (purple flower)
- Eloise (healthy, wide)
- Ruby (precious red stone)
- Belle (beautiful)
- Sadie (princess)
- Rose (flower)
- Bee (Blessed)
- Hazel (hazelnut tree)
- Scarlett (red)