Lavada is a girl name of Spanish/Latin influenced American English origin meaning "washed, cleansed; or variant of Lavinia." Ranked #71,433 in the US, popular nicknames include Lav and Vada.
Vintage Southern name with Spanish roots meaning cleansed
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"washed, cleansed; or variant of Lavinia"
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Lavada is an Americanized feminine name likely influenced by the Spanish 'lavada' meaning washed or cleansed (from 'lavar,' to wash), or possibly a variant of Lavinia, the ancient Latin name. As a given name, Lavada was particularly popular in the American South during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, part of the distinctive Southern tradition of creating lyrical, flowing feminine names.
Lavada saw its peak in the early-to-mid 20th century Southern United States, where melodic, multi-syllable feminine names ending in -a were fashionable and represented graceful femininity.
Southern American naming traditions of the 19th and early 20th centuries produced a distinctive set of feminine names with lyrical sounds and Spanish or French influences, reflecting the region's multicultural heritage. Names like Lavada carry the warmth and gentility associated with Southern culture.
Lavada first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,136 babies have been named Lavada in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lavada is past its peak , currently ranked #71,433 for girl names in the US .
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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Classic pairing, American heritage match, balanced 3-2 syllable flow
Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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"luminous, shining (via Lucinda)"
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Old Irish origin
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Old English origin
"settlement of the Britons"
#71,393 in US
Latin origin
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Latin origin
"flowing, moving freely"
#71,408 in US
Greek origin
"variant of Chloris, goddess of flowers"
#71,328 in US
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Lavada is a girl name with American, African American, and Southern American origins . The name means "washed, cleansed; or variant of Lavinia" in Spanish/Latin influenced American English .
Lavada is currently ranked #71,433 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Lavada has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Lavada include Lav and Vada. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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