Lashanda is an American name, and its origins are unknown. It found quite a bit of popularity during the 1970s and 1980s, but it has since become outdated. That said, we think it could be brought into the 21st century by pairing it with a more current popular middle names like Evelyn, Harper, or Chloe.
Meaning of the name Lashanda:
American: Meaning unknown, potentially “God is gracious” or “protector of men”
Origin of the name Lashanda:
The exact origin of Lashanda is unknown. Some people believe it's one of the many derivatives of Alexander, which means “protector of men.” Others believe it's derived from the name Shawn or Sean, which means “God is gracious.”
Symbolism of the name Lashanda:
Because of its lack of origin and meaning, Lashanda doesn't offer much in the way of symbolism.
Style of the name Lashanda:
Modern
Gender of the name Lashanda:
Lashanda is a girl's name.
Pronunciation of the name Lashanda:
la-SHAN-duh
Number of syllables in the name Lashanda:
Three
Emotion evoked from the name Lashanda:
The baby name Lashanda evokes images of someone who is balanced and artistic.
Alternative spellings for the name Lashanda:
Nicknames for the name Lashanda:
- Shanda
- Shan
- Shawn
- Lala
- Shon
Popularity of the name Lashanda:
According to the Social Security Administration, Lashanda was a top 1,000 baby name for girls in the United States between 1971 and 1985. It last ranked at number 1,000 in 1985.
Related names for the name Lashanda:
- Lavonda
- Lacinda
- Lashawn
- Lashandra
- Lashanna
Great middle names for Lashanda and their meanings:
- Avery (ruler of the elves)
- Chloe (young green shoot)
- Evelyn (life)
- Harper (harp player)
- Rose (flower)
- Taylor (tailor)
- Eliana (answered prayer)
- Camille (religious helper)
- Ann (God's favor)
Famous people with the name Lashanda:
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Lashandas in popular culture:
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