Origin and Meaning of Shaquetta

A variant of 'Jacquetta', meaning 'supplanter' or 'to follow behind'.

Origin: Latin - Derived from the name 'Jacques', which is the French form of James, from the Latin 'Jacobus'. The meaning relates to 'to supplant' or 'one who follows'.

• Shaquetta gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the African American community as a unique and modern name choice.
• The name reflects a trend of creating unique spellings of traditional names, common in contemporary naming practices.
• Notable bearers include Shaquetta Jones, an American artist known for her innovative contributions to mixed media.
• The name is relatively uncommon, often ranking below the top 1000 names in the United States but has seen sporadic use.
• Variations of Shaquetta include Jaquetta and Jacquetta, which connect back to the root name Jacques.