- Meaning:the faith,of the hetire,of the land of the hague,lafayette how a young man name is very lah-fay-ett. it is of french origin. can be derived from "foi", which means "to believe". historical: the marquis de lafayette, a french noble, was only 20 when he came to serve four years in america to the revolutionary cause. when he returned to america, is welcomed as a hero.
- Gender:Unisex
- Origin:,french
More About The Name lafayette
The name Lafayette is of French origin and has both a surname and a given name usage.
Read MoreOrigin: The name Lafayette is derived from the Old French words "la" meaning "the" and "fayette" meaning "beech tree." It is commonly believed that the name originally referred to someone who lived near a beech grove or was associated with the beech tree.
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