Female and male names most popular from last year starting with the letter "L" - page 72.

African American female given name coined by Amiri Baraka, meaning "bringer of light and wonder".

Unique female name of African American origin, derived from Arabic 'Layla', meaning 'night'.

Distinctive African American name derived from the Arabic word "Lashon," meaning "tongue," signifying eloquent speech.

African American female name derived from "Lasha" meaning beauty and "Naya" meaning waterbank, combining elements of attraction and nature.

Uncommon, African American female name coined in the early 20th century during the Harlem Renaissance, combining Arabic 'beautiful' with African 'wonder' to signify 'beautiful wonder'.

Distinctive African American name created during the Black Power movement of the early 1970s, composed of elements "Las(h)" from Latin 'lascivus' and "-andra" denoting resemblance or qualities, without specific meanings but embodying African-American cultural pride and heritage.

African-American origin, combining "La" meaning 'the' in Spanish with "Shawne," derived from the Shawnee tribe's name for themselves. Despite its uncertain history, this unique name has gained popularity among some African-American communities.

Unconventional female name of African American origin created in the late 20th century as a blend of "La" (from Lauren) and Shawn (from Sean), signifying wisdom and triumph, though its meaning remains open to interpretation.

African American female name originating from the combination of Yoruba "Lasha" (to speak) and Igbo "nta" (beauty), meaning "speaking beauty".

African American origin name created by combining LaShondra ("beautiful song") and Tamisha ("miracle child"), resulting in a unique moniker signifying beauty and miracles.

African origin, specifically from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria and Benin, meaning 'Wealthy'.

Distinctive African American name with unknown origins and varying interpretations of its meaning, though it's often associated with "bringer of light" or "one who brings happiness." It gained popularity in recent years, particularly among African American communities, and can be used as a given or middle name for girls, or even for boys.

African American name derived from Arabic 'Lashley', meaning 'to dream' or 'vision'. It originated in the southern US in the early 20th century, gaining popularity in the 1970s-80s as African American culture became more widely celebrated.

Unique African American name with no widely accepted meaning or history. It was likely created by combining elements from names such as Lashell, Latoya, and Shayana.

African-American origin name derived from 'Lasasha,' meaning 'she brings happiness.'

African-origin name from the Yoruba tribe meaning "she brings joy".

Uncommon yet enchanting African name from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, meaning 'she brings forth happiness' or 'she brings joy'.

Uncommon yet captivating female name of Arabic origin, derived from 'lasihin', signifying 'forgiving'. It embodies kindness, compassion, and mercy.

Rare African-origin female name possibly coined by Langston Hughes, whose meaning may be 'beautiful flower' or 'graceful one'.

Unique African American name coined in the early 20th century, meaning 'delightful' or 'graceful', and popularized in the US during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Yoruba origin, means 'she brings joy or happiness'.

The female name Lasheila originates from Africa's Yoruba culture, where it translates to 'God has answered me' or 'God has granted my wish', reflecting parental love and divine intervention.

Captivating African American name derived from 'Oshun', the Yoruba river goddess of life and fertility, meaning 'she who rules over the river Oshun'.

African-origin Yoruba name meaning 'she has brought forth a daughter', celebrating the joy of having a daughter.

Rare, made-up name of unknown origin with no widely accepted meaning or etymology. It is often chosen for its uniqueness and distinctive sound by those who value creativity in naming traditions.

Unique Hebrew name meaning "God is my oath," signifying commitment and profound faith.

Unique American girl's name from the mid-20th century, possibly derived from 'Las' (shortened Hungarian name Laszlo) and 'Shell', with no explicit meaning.

African-derived name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'abundance' or 'wealth', reflecting prosperity and success.

Unique name of unknown origin, often associated with the concept of light due to its phonetic similarity to words like "laser" and "shine".

Lashema, a rare Hebrew feminine given name, means "one who hears" or "one who listens," symbolizing attentiveness and wisdom gained through active listening.

Unique African female given name derived from Swahili "lasheni," meaning "six." It signifies strength, resilience, and prosperity in Swahili culture.

Rare Igbo-Nigerian name whose meaning, 'birth has arrived', adds to its uniqueness.

Captivating African name derived from the Yoruba culture, meaning "beauty" and often chosen to represent a newborn's charm or express hope for their future grace.

Rare Hebrew female given name meaning "song" or "songbird," associated with music and celebration in Jewish culture, first appearing in the Book of Isaiah.

Elegant American name of French origin, derived from "lachaise" meaning 'hare', symbolizing speed, grace, and intelligence.

Rare, Hebrew-derived name meaning "God is my light".

African name of Nigerian origin, with roots in the Yoruba language meaning "God has given me beauty".

Unique American given name with unknown origins and meaning, believed to be a modern twist on traditional names like Laszlo but without concrete evidence. It has gained popularity recently among parents seeking distinctive names for their children despite its mysterious beginnings.

Unique African-derived name, meaning 'There is no one else like you' in Yoruba.

Uncommon yet striking African-origin female name derived from Swahili's "lashika", meaning 'to bite' or 'pinch'.