Lashanda
Lashanda Origin and Meaning
Lashanda appears to be a modern given name that emerged in the United States during the 1960s and gained notable popularity in the 1970s. The name may combine the popular prefix "La-" (seen in many names of this era) with "Shanda," which could relate to the Yiddish word meaning "shame" or might be a variation of "Chanda" (meaning "moon" in Sanskrit). Alternatively, it could be a creative combination created for its pleasing sound. Lashanda follows a naming pattern common in the mid-to-late 20th century where prefix elements like La-, De-, and Sha- were combined with existing name elements to create new, distinctive names. The name saw its peak usage in the United States during the 1970s, and while less common among newborns today, it remains a recognized name associated with that era of naming innovation.