La-Toya

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Fact sheet

Name
La-Toya
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
2

(Spanish) La stands for "the", while "Toya" is a derivative of "Victoria", which means "the victor". In Latin, this is translated as "the victorious". There are also variants like "Le-Toya" or "Letoya", which mean "the gorse-covered" and also bear the name of an island off the northwest coast of Spain. More information can be found regarding the components La and Toya.

What does the name La-Toya mean?

(Spanish) La means "the", and "Toya" is derived from "Victoria", which means "the victor". In Latin, this is interpreted as "the victorious". Variants like "Le-Toya" or "Letoya" refer to "the gorse-covered" and also relate to the name of an island off the northwest coast of Spain. Further details can be found regarding the names La and Toya.

Where does the name La-Toya come from?

The origin of the name La-Toya is a female double name with Latin roots and has American-Latin as well as Spanish influences.

How do you pronounce La-Toya?

La-Toya is pronounced as 'La-Toya', with the 'La' being emphasized.

Popularity

La-Toya is a rather rare name in Germany. In 2013, it ranked 3,816th on the list of the most common female baby names. Between 2010 and 2024, La-Toya was used as a first name in Germany fewer than ten times, earning it the 10,750th place. In the last ten years, no child has been named this name. For the global popularity and frequency of La-Toya, you can check the latest rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Latty / Toe / Toya

Famous people

  • LaToya Jackson (singer and sister of Michael Jackson)
  • LaToya London (singer (4th place, 3rd season, American Idol))

Frequently asked questions about the name La-Toya

Where does the name La-Toya come from?

La-Toya is a female double name with Latin roots and has both American-Latin and Spanish influences.

What does La-Toya mean?

The name consists of the Spanish article 'La', meaning 'the', and 'Toya', derived from 'Victoria', meaning 'the victor'. In Latin, this is interpreted as 'the victorious'.

How popular is the name La-Toya?

The popularity of the name La-Toya can vary regionally, but it gained popularity especially in the 1980s and 1990s in the USA.

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