God is gracious
A modern American creation, Lashanda combines the popular prefix 'La-' with the name Shanda, a variant of Chandra or a diminutive of Alexandra. Most commonly, it is interpreted as a variation of Shawnda, which derives from the Hebrew name John, meaning 'God is gracious'. It rose to prominence in the United States during the late 20th century.
Professional basketball player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
