Laquanda
Meaning of Laquanda
Laquanda is a feminine name of African-American origin that first appeared on U.S. Social Security Administration records in 1967. Pronounced luh-KWAN-duh (/ləˈkwɑːndə/) in American English, it fuses the Spanish feminine article la with a quanda element suggestive of the Italian and Portuguese word quando, meaning “when,” reflecting Latin linguistic patterns. The name peaked in 1977, when 91 newborn girls received it and it reached rank 687, then maintained modest use through the 1980s and early 1990s. By 2002 Laquanda had declined to rank 898 with just five recorded births, reflecting broader shifts in naming trends. Despite its reduced frequency, the name remains a distinctive example of creative African-American naming practices, characterized by rhythmic syllabic structure and cross-cultural resonance.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as luh-KWAN-duh (/ləˈkwɑːndə/)
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