The baby name Lasho is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LAH-shoh.
The baby name Lasho is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LAH-shoh.
Lasho is in Origin.
Lasho is a masculine Romani given name drawn from the adjective lačho/lašo, meaning “good, kind, decent.” The term is Indo‑Aryan in origin and widespread across Romani dialects, paralleling North Indian words for “good.” Spelling reflects local orthographies: Lacho, Lašo (with š), Laço in Iberia, and Lačho/Lačo in scholarly transliteration. A feminine counterpart appears as Lachi/Lači. The name’s core sense conveys moral goodness and favorable character, making it an auspicious choice.
As a personal name, Lasho likely began as a commendatory byname within Roma communities in the Balkans, Central/Eastern Europe, and Iberia, then entered official records in the 19th–20th centuries. It remains uncommon yet distinctive, sometimes adopted beyond Romani circles for its soft, international sound. Lasho is occasionally confused with Georgian Lasha - etymologically separate and meaning “light” - but the Romani forms are independent. Variants in use include Lacho, Lašo, and Laço; feminine Lachi/Lači preserves the same positive meaning.
Lasho is a rare name. Across 8 countries, we found 18 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE | Boys | 0 | #110 | 1 | 2,055 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #973 | 10 | 16,355 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Lasho is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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