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Origin: Swahili

Meaning: Great joy; Cassia tree; Favorite one

Lakeesha, a girl's name with American roots, is an alternative spelling of Lakeisha. With its meaning of "great joy," it's the perfect way to remind your little one of how much they brighten up your life. Baby Lakeesha can use their name as an inspiration and go the extra mile to put a smile on the faces of those around them. Lakeesha could also be a variant of the Hebrew name Kezia, which means "cassia tree" and is related to the names Keesha and Keisha. A third possible meaning, "favorite one," has Swahili origins and will remind baby of just how much you love them.