Lasha
Meaning of Lasha
Lasha is a Georgian‐derived feminine name grounded in a medieval lexicon denoting “light” or “flame,” a semantic field historically associated with royal patrons of the Caucasus. Its phonetic rendering—LAH-shah (/lɑːʃɑː/)—integrates seamlessly into Anglo-American speech patterns while preserving its original prosodic integrity. A systematic review of U.S. Social Security Administration data from 1966 through 2012 indicates persistent rarity, with annual occurrences oscillating between six and fifty-nine and ranking consistently beyond the seven-hundred mark, thereby underscoring its appeal to those seeking distinction within a technical naming framework. In modern nomenclatural discourse, Lasha embodies both historical gravitas and phonetic exactitude, making it a compelling choice for parents who value cultural authenticity and analytical precision.
Pronunciation
Georgian
- Pronunced as LAH-shah (/lɑːʃɑː/)
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Notable People Named Lasha
| Lasha Zhvania is a Georgian politician and diplomat who served as head of the Presidential Administration under President Salome Zourabichvili. |
| Lasha Talakhadze is a Georgian weightlifter who holds the all-time world records in the snatch, clean and jerk, and total. |
| Lasha Jakobia is a retired Georgian footballer. |
| Lasha Shavdatuashvili is a Georgian judoka who won medals at three Olympic Games and a dozen medals on the IJF World Tour. |
| Lasha Gogitadze is a Georgian Greco-Roman wrestler who represented Georgia at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. |
