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How to Pronounce Latishia

Pronounced luh-TEE-shuh /ləˈti.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: Latishia is a spelling of Latisha, which combines the La- prefix with Leticia/Tisha; through Leticia it traces to Latin laetitia, 'joy, gladness'. Its meaning comes down as 'joy'.Low

In 30 seconds: Latishia is a spelling of Latisha, a La- form of Leticia, from Latin for 'joy' (said 'luh-TEE-shuh').

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Origin LowLatin, English

MeaningLatishia is a spelling of Latisha, which combines the La- prefix with Leticia/Tisha; through Leticia it traces to Latin laetitia, 'joy, gladness'. Its meaning comes down as 'joy'.

U.S. rank (1998)#15469 ↘ Falling

1998 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1979

Total births (all-time)≈ 645

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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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History & Origin

Latishia is a spelling of Latisha, a name built by adding the popular La- prefix to Leticia or its short form Tisha. Through Leticia it carries Latin laetitia, 'joy' or 'gladness'.

It stayed uncommon beside Latisha, cresting around 1979 amid the flowering of La- names. It reads as a spelling variant carrying the same joyful meaning, and it has faded with its parent.

Did you know? Latishia joins the La- prefix to the joyful Leticia; it is one of many spellings — Latisha, Letisha, Latishya — of the same mid-century favorite.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Latishia — spelling of Latisha; La- + Leticia, Latin laetitia

Variations

LatishaLetishaLatishya

Nicknames

TishaLeti

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Latisha— the standard spelling of this exact name

Letisha— a like spelling of the same La- form

Leticia— the parent name behind its 'joy' meaning

Latasha— a rhyming La- girl's name of the same era

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Latishia mean?

Latishia is a spelling of Latisha, a La- form of Leticia, from Latin laetitia, 'joy'.

How do you pronounce Latishia?

It's said luh-TEE-shuh /ləˈti.ʃə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Latishia a boy or girl name?

Latishia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Latishia?

Latishia has always been rare, a spelling variant of the more familiar Latisha.