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Ladeja
Pronounced luh-DAY-zhuh /lΙΛdeΙͺ.ΚΙ/Medium
Meaning: Ladeja is an African-American coinage joining the La- prefix to Deja, which comes from French deja, 'already' (as in deja vu). It reads as a sound-coinage carrying a light French echo.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Ladeja joins the productive La- opener to Deja, from French deja, 'already'. Names built with La- flourished in Black American communities, and Deja itself had a vogue, making this a name very much of its moment.
It was always rare, seen mostly in the mid-to-late nineteen-nineties. It reads as a creative coinage of its era rather than a traditional name.
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What does the name Ladeja mean?
Ladeja joins the La- prefix to Deja, from French deja, 'already'.
How do you pronounce Ladeja?
It's said luh-DAY-zhuh /lΙΛdeΙͺ.ΚΙ/ β three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Ladeja a boy or girl name?
Ladeja is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Ladeja?
Ladeja was rare, most seen in the mid-to-late nineteen-nineties.