Lashaun

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lah-SHAWN'lah-SHAWN'2 syllables
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§English
Creative

MEANING

God is gracious

ORIGIN

American

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. Often used as a modern, uniquely styled variant in the English language.

CULTURAL NOTES

Lashaun is often used as a gender-neutral name in African-American communities, reflecting a blend of traditional and contemporary naming practices.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name Lashaun gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly within African-American communities, as a creative adaptation of traditional names.

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The name Lashaun means "God is gracious" in English.
Lashaun has American origins. Derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. Often used as a modern, uniquely styled variant in the English language.
Lashaun is pronounced lah-SHAWN (lah-SHAWN). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Lashaun include Shaun, Lash, Shawny.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Lashaun include Jamal, Tameka, Malik, Aaliyah.
The most common spelling is Lashaun. Alternative spellings include Lashawn, LaShawn, Leshaun.