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Lashawn

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Lashawn Pronunciation

Lashawn is pronounced lə-SHAWN /ləˈʃɔn/Medium

Meaning: A modern blend of a La- prefix with Shawn/Sean ('God is gracious', Irish/Hebrew); here for boys; no single fixed root; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Lashawn joins a La- prefix with Shawn — 'God is gracious'. Crisp, rhythmic, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'lə-SHAWN').

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Origin LowAmerican, Hebrew

MeaningA modern blend of a La- prefix with Shawn/Sean ('God is gracious', Irish/Hebrew); here for boys; no single fixed root; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5550 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1977

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,266

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Lashawn is a modern blend joining a La- prefix with Shawn/Sean — the Irish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, rhythmic, modern African American name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; said 'lə-SHAWN'; nickname Shawn).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and rhythmic.

Did you know? Lashawn joins a La- prefix with Shawn — from Sean, the Irish John, 'God is gracious' (Hebrew) — a crisp, rhythmic name, used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'lə-SHAWN').

Overall data confidence 48%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

LashaunLashonLasean

Nicknames

Shawn

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Hebrew American Unisex

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Lashawn?

Lashawn is pronounced lə-SHAWN (/ləˈʃɔn/). Press play above to hear Lashawn said aloud.

How do you say Lashawn?

Lashawn is said lə-SHAWN (/ləˈʃɔn/). Press play above to hear Lashawn said aloud.

What does the name Lashawn mean?

Lashawn joins a La- prefix with Shawn (Sean, 'God is gracious'); the routes are layered.

Is Lashawn a boy or girl name?

Lashawn is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Lashawn?

Lashawn is a rare name in the U.S.