English edit

Etymology edit

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Particularly: “Probably ultimately from French la (the, feminine definite article).”

Prefix edit

La- f

  1. (US, African-American Vernacular, anthroponymy) Used in African-American female given names.
    La- + ‎Keisha → ‎Lakeisha
    La- + ‎Toya → ‎Latoya
    La- + ‎Tanya → ‎Latanya

Coordinate terms edit

  • Le- (m - male equivalent)
  • De- (m or f - unisex equivalent)

See also edit

  • French: la (French feminine article) (female "the")
  • Spanish: la (Spanish feminine article) (female "the")

Anagrams edit