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      Meaning of the first name Lavonna

      Origin

      American

      Meaning

      Combination of La and Yvonne

      Variations

      Ladonna, Lavonne, Lavonn
      The name Lavonna originated in America and is a combination of two distinct names: La and Yvonne. The La element is often used as a prefix in American given names, deriving from the French la or Spanish la, which mean the in English. Yvonne, on the other hand, is of French origin and is derived from the medieval male name Yves, ultimately derived from the Germanic Ivo meaning yew.

      The name Lavonna does not have a significant presence in historical records, as it is a relatively modern creation. It emerged as a combination of existing names in the 20th century, following the trend of combining elements from different names to form unique and distinct given names. The popularity of Lavonna peaked in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States. Today, the name is less common but still in use. Despite its limited historical usage, the name Lavonna represents a modern naming convention and showcases the creativity and diversity in naming practices that have emerged in American culture.

      Based on our records...

      Brown

      Brown

      This is the most common surname associated with Lavonna.
      Ernest

      Ernest

      This is the most common name of those married to a Lavonna.
      Cheryl

      Cheryl

      This is the most common name for a child of a Lavonna.
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      1933 is when there were the most people born with the first name Lavonna.

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