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Lasaundra

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How to Pronounce Lasaundra

Pronounced luh-SAWN-drah /ləˈsɔn.drə/Medium

Meaning: Lasaundra combines the popular La- prefix with Saundra, a phonetic spelling of Sandra, itself a short form of Alexandra, from the Greek meaning 'defender of men' or 'protector.'Low

In 30 seconds: Lasaundra is a coined American name joining La- with Saundra, a form of Sandra, 'defender of men.' It stayed rare, peaking around 1971 (said luh-SAWN-drah).
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Origin LowAmerican, Greek
MeaningLasaundra combines the popular La- prefix with Saundra, a phonetic spelling of Sandra, itself a short form of Alexandra, from the Greek meaning 'defender of men' or 'protector.'
U.S. rank (1993)#9170 ↗ Rising
1993 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 300

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197319621993

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lasaundra is a coined name pairing the La- prefix, common in American girls' names from the mid-twentieth century, with Saundra, a phonetic spelling of Sandra, short for Alexandra. Alexandra traces to the Greek 'defender of men.'

Lasaundra was never common, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak around 1971, and it has stayed rare since. A woman named Lasaundra then would be in her fifties today.

Did you know? Lasaundra ultimately carries the meaning of Alexandra, 'defender of men,' through its Saundra half, even though the La- prefix gives it a completely fresh, modern sound.
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Lasaundra — La- prefix + Saundra/Sandra/Alexandra

Variations

LasandraSaundraSandra

Nicknames

SandyLala

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Sandra— the classic name behind the Saundra half
Saundra— the direct phonetic parent of this name
Alexandra— the full Greek name both trace back to
Lakendra— a like La- prefix coined girl's name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lasaundra mean?

It joins the La- prefix with Saundra, a form of Sandra, short for Alexandra, meaning 'defender of men.'

How do you pronounce Lasaundra?

It is said luh-SAWN-drah /ləˈsɔn.drə/, three syllables with the stress in the middle.

Is Lasaundra a boy or girl name?

Lasaundra is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lasaundra?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak in the early nineteen-seventies.

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