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Lansana

Quick answerLansana is a name of West African origin, primarily derived from Mandinka and Fula languages, meaning "lion" or conveying strength and power.

West African · Boy · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#13,235
TrendVintage
Peak year2006
Syllables3
OriginWest African
LanguageMandinka/Fula
CultureWest African
ReligionIslam
Letters7
Numerology8 Chaldean 1
Global rank#2,724

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Lansana

Lansana is a name of West African origin, primarily derived from Mandinka and Fula languages, meaning "lion" or conveying strength and power.

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Etymology

Lansana is a name of West African origin, primarily derived from Mandinka and Fula languages, meaning "lion" or conveying strength and power. The name is predominantly used among Muslim communities in Guinea, Mali, Senegal, and other parts of West Africa, with notable bearers including Lansana Conté, former president of Guinea.

Lansana currently ranks #13,235 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.

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