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Name Origin

Lashawn is a unisex given name likely originating from the combination of the names LaShawn or Lashawna. These names are predominantly African-American in origin and are thought to be variations of Shawn, which itself is a shortened form of Sean. The meaning often associated with Lashawn is 'God is gracious.'

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Famous People

Lashawn Merritt (1986-)

Track and field athlete

  • Olympic gold medalist in the 400 meters
  • World Champion in the 400 meters

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