Discover Beautiful African American Names

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Seed of rulership (Arabic, North Africa; Persian [Farsi], Iran).

Behold, a son (Hebrew; Old Testament—eldest son of Jacob and Leah).

One who dwells near a beech tree (French); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

Blend of two names such as Thomas (twin—Aramaic; Greek; New Testament) and Kevin (gentle, lovable—Irish Gaelic).

Blend of “Ke” and “Monte”

Wrathful; hater (Latin form of the Greek hero Odysseus).

Courageous protector (German).

Dweller at the church (Old Norse; Scottish).

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Meaning and origin unknown; surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

Form of Bertram: Brilliant raven; he shall be famous (English; German).

Blend of two names such as Malcolm (disciple of St. Columba—Scottish Gaelic) and Marcus (little hammer; little warlike one—Latin).

Form of Michael: Who is like God? (Hebrew).

Blend of “Ra” and “Shaud”

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Form of Alexander: Helper and defender of humankind (Greek).

Modern blend of “Ky” and “-len”

“Powerful, respected” (Arabic origin)

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Form of Barak: Lightning, a flash of light (Hebrew; Old Testament).

Son of James, English form of Jacob from the Old Spanish Jayme: Supplanter; one who takes the place of; protector (Hebrew; Old Testament).

Firm, constant one; steadfast (Latin).

Unique African American name

Upright, just one (Old French).

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Place name—country in Scandinavia.

Manor-house friend (Old English).

Hero in good health, or from the hall (Old English).

From the cliff land; land near the steep bank (Old English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

Italian origin, meaning “brave”

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Form of Otis: Acute hearing (Greek).

Created name from African-American culture.

Tell me (oo-SEH-nee—Yao, Malawi).

“Gushing waters” (Latin origin)

Dweller at the rocky meadow (Old English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

Form of Robert: Bright or shining with fame (Old English).

Form of Olujimi: Given by God (o-loo-JEE-me—Yoruba, Nigeria).

“A Breton” (French origin)

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Perhaps a representation of the initials “R.G.”

Grower or seller of beans (English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

Youthful; downy-bearded (Old French).

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“Valley” (Scottish origin)

From the holly-tree grove (English).

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Helper and defender of humankind (English).

“God’s gift” (shortened form of Theodore)

Blend of two names such as Thaddeus (one who praises—Latin; gift of God; stouthearted; courageous—Greek; New Testament) and Shelton (from the settlement near the shelf or high plateau—English; surname or family name given for a first or middle name).

Enduring, lasting, steadfast (Italian). From Dante Alighieri, born Durante Alighieri, thirteenth-century Italian poet who wrote the Divine Comedy.

Form of Reginald: Mighty and powerful; judicious; wise counselor (Latin; Old English; Old German).

English origin, meaning “nobleman, warrior”

Meaning and origin unknown. Name of enslaved black men in the late 18th century.

Created name from African-American culture.

Created name from African-American culture.

Form of Jeffrey: Divinely peaceful (Old French).

A blend of two names such as Micah (like unto the Lord—Hebrew; Old Testament prophet) and Elijah (Hebrew; Jehovah is my God—Old Testament).

Dweller at the castles (Old Welsh); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

The Lord is my salvation (ee-LY-sha—Hebrew; Old Testament). Name found among free black men in late eighteenth-century New England.

“From Leicester” (English origin)

Kingly (Swahili, East Africa).

“To be pampered” (Yoruba origin)

“Narrow land” (Irish origin)

Rules by the spear (German).

Unique modern name

No meaning available

Form of Stephanos: Crowned one (Greek).

Created name from African-American culture.

Form of Eugene: Well born, noble (Greek).

Form of Donald: Mighty world ruler (Scottish Gaelic).

Dweller near the crane in a woodland clearing (English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

Prosperous, wealthy one (German).

Variation of “Armando,” meaning “army man”

Quarrelsome (Middle German); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

Sea friend (Old English).

Unique African American name

Unique blend

Gentle, lovable (Irish Gaelic).

Variation of “Wendell,” meaning “wanderer”

Combination of “Cha” prefix and “Rod”

Blend of “Ja” and “Vion”

Unique blend of “De” and “Quarius”

English origin, meaning “spear ruler”

Form of Albert: Noble and brilliant or illustrious (Old English).

“Born fourth” (Irish origin, adapted in African American culture)

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Form of Stephanos: Crowned one (Greek).

Man from Wales (Old English).

Modern name with “x” suffix

Created name from African-American culture, a form of Ambrose: Immortal, divine (Greek).

“Carter” (English origin)

Possessor of dates; date merchant; date trader (Arabic).

“Home ruler” (short form of Henry)

No meaning available

Champion (Irish Gaelic).

Form of Charles: Strong, manly (Latin; Old German).

Peaceful one (English).