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.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Lashanda in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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