Lansana

The boy's name Lansana has its roots in East Africa and can be interpreted as "the child wanderer" or "the wandering child." This name likely originates from the Mandinka language, with the two parts lan meaning "the child" and sana meaning "the wanderer."

What does the name Lansana mean?

Lansana is understood as "the child wanderer" or "the wandering child." Its origin is likely found in the Mandinka language, where lan means "the child" and sana means "the wanderer."

Where does the name Lansana come from?

The name Lansana is a masculine first name that originates from the Mandinka language and carries the meaning "the child wanderer." It is composed of the Mandinka words lan (the child) and sana (the wanderer). The languages from which it derives are African, Mandinka, East African, and Senegalese.

How do you pronounce Lansana?

Lan-sana

Popularity

In Germany, Lansana is considered a rare first name. In 2018, it ranked 3,918th on the list of the most popular male first names. Its best placement was in 2014 at 3,829th. Over the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, resulting in a 10-year statistic rank of 8,008th. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,037th.

Famous people

• Lansana Sagna (Senegalese footballer)
• Lansana Sheriff (Sierra Leonean musician)