Discover Beautiful African American Names

“Wise” (Latin origin)

Created name from African-American culture.

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“Mountain” (Spanish origin, modern American adaptation)

“God’s protection” (German origin)

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From the black meadow or hill (English; Irish; Scottish); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

Form of Nikolaos: Victorious army; victorious people; victorious one (Greek).

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

Attendant; he who serves (Old French, from the Old German).

Form of Jameel, Jamil, Jamili, or Jamiil: Physically and morally attractive (jah-MEEL—Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).

From the place of the laurel tree; laurel-crowned one (English; Latin).

Created name from African-American culture.

Word name—Question; doubt (Latin).

Form of Bartholomew: Son of the furrows; a farmer (New Testament—one of the twelve apostles; Hebrew).

Form of Darrell: Little dear or beloved one (French).

Created name from African-American culture.

Little fair-haired valorous one; fair soldier (Irish Gaelic).

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Created name from African-American culture, a form of Kalil: Crown, wreath, garland (KAY-lil—Hebrew).

“Famous throughout the land” (Italian origin, adapted)

Created name from African-American culture.

From the cliff estate or town (English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

“Free man” (Latin origin)

Form of Ace: Unity; first in luck or accomplishment (Latin).

From the high or hedged forest (Old English).

Form of Garret: A good spear thrower (Old English).

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“Dark-skinned” (Latin origin, widely used in African American communities)

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“Fire” (English origin)

Place name—Form of Scoville, a form of Escoville in Calvados, Normandy, France.

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Created name from African-American culture.

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God supports; God heals (jo-SY-ah—Hebrew; Old Testament).

“Island meadow” (English origin)

From the farm or homestead of Carl (English).

Stone bridge (English; Old French); surname or family name given as a first or middle name.

Form of Anthony: Inestimable, priceless one; worthy of praise (Latin).

Form of Arnall, from Arnhold: Eagle-gracious (French; Old German).

Italian origin, African American variation meaning “angel”

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Blend of “Terry” and “-ion” suffix

Form of Al-Hakim: The wise (al-hah-KEEM—Qur’an or Koran; Arabic, North Africa).

Follower of Christ, a Christian (Ecclesiastic Greek; Late Latin).

“Of the night” (French origin)

Free holder of land (Middle English).

“Pilgrim” (English origin)

Reddish-brown-haired and powerful (Old English).

Blend of two names such as Lee (from the pasture meadow—Old English; poetic—Irish Gaelic) and Darryl (little dear or beloved one—French).

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“Hero” (English origin, popularized by musician Pharrell Williams)

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Form of Matthew: Gift of God (Hebrew; New Testament).

“Ironworker” (English origin)

Servant of God (Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).

Courageous protector (German).

Created name from African-American culture.

Form of Dean: Dweller in the valley (Old English); surname or family given for a first or middle name.

Word name—form of Boyce—English, Irish, and Scottish forms of bois: Wood, dweller by the wood (Old French); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

White, fair one (Old French); usually a female name.

Variation of “Rod” with “-ell” suffix

Modern variation of “Xavier”

Form of Ernest, the English form of Ernst: Earnest one; determined (German; Old English).

Son of the champion; son of Neal (English).

Form of Jessie, a form of Jesse: Gift; wealth; the Lord exists (Hebrew; Old Testament).

Consecrated to God; devoted to God (Hebrew; Old Testament).

“Of the forest” (modern African American origin)

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Form of Ephraim: Very fruitful (Hebrew; Old Testament—second son of Joseph and Asenath).

Created name from African-American culture.

Form of Ahmed: Highly praised (Arabic, North Africa).

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Shortened form of “Xavier”

Form of Quinlan: Son of the comely one (Irish); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

Stone of help (Hebrew: Old Testament).

Resolute protector (Old German).

A worker in metal (English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.

“Faith” (Swahili origin)

Unique blend of “Ed” and “Rick”

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Handsome (Irish).

All saints (French); bestowed on those born on or near All Saints' Day.

“Come home” (Yoruba origin)

Shortened form of “Isaiah” or “Xavier”

“Breath” (Hebrew origin)

Fortified town belonging to Sullianus; a municipality and a castle in Italy (Latin; Place name).

Blend of “Rod” and “-ion” suffix

“Brave ruler” (Spanish origin, popularized in African American culture)

Stylized form of “Javon”

Form of Roe: Roe-deer; small, agile European deer (Middle English).

“War” (Scandinavian origin)