Laquisha

Laquisha is considered an extended form of the name Keisha, which has been enhanced with the prefix "La-". This name has its roots in the biblical Kezia. The meaning of the girl's name includes "the sweetly fragrant" as well as "the cinnamon flower."

What does the name Laquisha mean?

Laquisha is regarded as a variant of the name Keisha, enhanced by the prefix "La-" and has its origins in the biblical name Kezia. The name stands for "the sweetly fragrant" and "the cinnamon flower." It derives from the ancient Hebrew term Qetzi'ah (קְצִיעָה), which refers to "cassia" or "cinnamon cassia" (a spice plant). Additionally, Laquisha is also seen as a short form of the African American name Lakeisha, which has African roots. In this context, it means "the preferred one" or "the favorite," derived from the Swahili language. The name is particularly popular among the African American population in the USA. Other variants include Keysha, Kisha, Keshia, Keshya, Kesha, Kecia, Kicia, Lakisha, Lakesha, Lekesha, and Lakeshia.

Where does the name Laquisha come from?

The name Laquisha originates from ancient Hebrew and Swahili and means "the sweetly fragrant." The ancient Hebrew roots can be found in Keziah: Qetzi'ah (קְצִיעָה) stands for cassia, cinnamon cassia (a spice plant). The name is also derived from Lakeisha, which means "the favorite" or "the beloved" in Swahili. The languages from which this name emerges are African American and American.

How do you pronounce Laquisha?

La-ki-scha

When is the name day of Laquisha?

The name day for Laquisha falls on January 12 and February 23.

Popularity

In Germany, Laquisha is a rather rare first name. It has not yet made it onto the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking in the USA was in 1991, when Laquisha reached 1,039th place in the name charts. Between 1930 and 2024, Laquisha was given approximately 2,800 times in the USA, placing it at 2,350th. In the last ten years, no child has been baptized with this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Laqui