Lateshia
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Lateshia
Lateshia is a modern American given name created by blending the prefix "La-" (common in African American naming traditions) with "Teshia," likely derived from names like Leticia or Theresa, ultimately tracing to Latin and Greek roots meaning "joy" or "harvester." The name emerged in late 20th-century African American communities and reflects the creative naming conventions developed during that period.
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Etymology
Lateshia is a modern American given name created by blending the prefix "La-" (common in African American naming traditions) with "Teshia," likely derived from names like Leticia or Theresa, ultimately tracing to Latin and Greek roots meaning "joy" or "harvester." The name emerged in late 20th-century African American communities and reflects the creative naming conventions developed during that period.
Lateshia currently ranks #15,776 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.
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