Blanche♡
Meaning: White, fair one (Old French).
African American Names for Girls Starting with B
B - Authentic African American Girls Names & Their Meanings
Browse our curated list of African American girls names that start with the letter "B". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.
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Belle♡
Meaning: Beautiful one (French).
Betyshia♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Brooklynn♡
Meaning: Water, stream.
Brianna♡
Meaning: Form of Briana, the feminine form of Brian: Strong one (Celtic).
Bayla♡
Meaning: Sweet, beautiful.
Beverly♡
Meaning: Form of Beverley: Dweller at the beaver meadow or stream (Old English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Biamba♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Betye♡
Meaning: Form of Betty, a form of Elizabeth: Consecrated to God; oath of God (Hebrew; New Testament—Mother of John the Baptist).
Bridgette♡
Meaning: Form of Bridgett: Protective, strong (Irish Gaelic).
Bevolyn♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Beverly (dweller at the beaver meadow—English) and Lynn (from the pool or waterfall—Old Welsh).
Bianca♡
Meaning: White (Italian).
B'onca♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Bettye♡
Meaning: Form of Betty, a form of Elizabeth: Consecrated to God; oath of God (Hebrew; New Testament—Mother of John the Baptist).
Bebe♡
Meaning: A feat (beh-beh—Yoruba, Nigeria).
Bea♡
Meaning: Form of Beatrice: She who makes others happy (Latin).
Beautine♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Beau: Handsome (Old French).
Brinique♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Brandisha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Brynna♡
Meaning: Form of Briana, the feminine form of Brian: Strong one (Celtic).
Brooke♡
Meaning: An English origin name meaning “small stream.”
Brandy♡
Meaning: Brought to prominence by singer Brandy, symbolizing familiarity and creativity.
Benilde♡
Meaning: Good (French variation of the Latin).
Brynlee♡
Meaning: Hill, mound.
Beyonce♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Bo♡
Meaning: Meaning unknown (Sotho, South Africa).
Benyeatar♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture. Male first name passed down as a middle name to a niece in honor of her uncle, who died while in military service one month before she was born.
Beatrice♡
Meaning: She who makes others happy (Latin).
Bonita♡
Meaning: Pretty (Spanish).
Bahamadia♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Bahati: Fortunate, lucky (bah-HAH-tee—Swahili, East Africa).
Bernice♡
Meaning: Form of Berenice: Harbinger of victory (Greek).
Blaze♡
Meaning: Represents passion and energy, often chosen for its boldness.
Bethany♡
Meaning: House of figs; house of poverty (Hebrew).
Blue♡
Meaning: Inspired by the color, symbolizing calmness and depth, often chosen for its uniqueness.
Boyce♡
Meaning: Word name—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. Usually a male name.
Bliss♡
Meaning: A name representing happiness and joy, often chosen for its lighthearted feel.
Barbie♡
Meaning: Form of Barbara: Stranger, foreigner (Latin).
Breelle♡
Meaning: Strong, independent.
Bahiyah♡
Meaning: Form of Bahiya: Beautiful (Swahili, East Africa).
Briana♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Brian: Strong one (Celtic).
Barbara♡
Meaning: Stranger, foreigner (Latin).
Brenda♡
Meaning: Blade of a sword (Celtic).
Bell♡
Meaning: White (Czech).
Bethene♡
Meaning: Form of Beth, a form of Elizabeth: Consecrated to God; oath of God (Hebrew; New Testament—Mother of John the Baptist).
Berdis♡
Meaning: Form of Berdine: Glorious one (Old Franco-German).
Brooke♡
Meaning: Dweller near a brook or small stream (Old English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Billie♡
Meaning: Female form of Billy, a form of William: Resolute protector (German).
Bailey♡
Meaning: An English origin name meaning “bailiff” or “steward.”
Benita♡
Meaning: Blessed one (Latin).
Brilyn♡
Meaning: Noble, virtuous.
Belle♡
Meaning: Beautiful.
Beryl♡
Meaning: Sea-green jewel, a symbol of good fortune (Greek).
Brytony♡
Meaning: Form of Brittany: Place name—a peninsula in northwestern France (Latin).
Bertice♡
Meaning: Form of Bertha: Shining, glorious one (Old German).
Bonnie♡
Meaning: Good-natured, cheerful; fair of face (Scottish).
Bessye♡
Meaning: Form of Bessie, a form of Elizabeth: Consecrated to God; oath of God (Hebrew; New Testament—Mother of John the Baptist).
Bella♡
Meaning: An Italian origin name meaning “beautiful.”
Bridget♡
Meaning: Protective, strong (Irish Gaelic).
Brilynn♡
Meaning: Noble, virtuous.
Brayonna♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Brianna♡
Meaning: An Irish origin name meaning “strong” or “noble.”
Bernadette♡
Meaning: Brave as a bear (French).
Bethel♡
Meaning: House of God (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Banne♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Bett♡
Meaning: Form of Betty, a form of Elizabeth: Consecrated to God; oath of God (Hebrew; New Testament—Mother of John the Baptist).
Bernadine♡
Meaning: Form of Bernardine, the feminine form of Bernard, a form of Bernhard: Brave as a bear (Old German).
Breechelle♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Baneka♡
Meaning: My special daughter (Yu’pik Eskimo, Central Alaska).
Byneter♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Bellamy♡
Meaning: Beautiful friend.
Baylea♡
Meaning: No meaning available
BendaLonne♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Benjamin (son of the right hand—Old Testament; Hebrew) and London (place name—city in England).
Betsey♡
Meaning: Form of Elizabeth: Consecrated to God; oath of God (Hebrew; New Testament—Mother of John the Baptist).
Bibi♡
Meaning: Daughter of a king (East Africa).
Bolaji♡
Meaning: Yoruba for “wakes with wealth.”
Braelin♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Blayke♡
Meaning: Fair, pale.
Binah♡
Meaning: Form of Bina: Namesake of one’s paternal uncle (BEE-nah—Mandinka, West Africa).
Bari♡
Meaning: To select (Hebrew).
Binta♡
Meaning: A West African name meaning “with God,” reflecting spirituality.
Bunmi♡
Meaning: Yoruba for “gift” or “mine.”
Brandy♡
Meaning: Word name—an alcoholic drink (Dutch).
Brielle♡
Meaning: A French origin name, a diminutive of Gabrielle, meaning “God is my strength.”
Barbra♡
Meaning: Form of Barbara: Stranger, foreigner (Latin).
Braelyn♡
Meaning: Strong, virtuous.
Buck♡
Meaning: Buck deer (Old English).
Baunita♡
Meaning: Form of Bonita: Pretty (Spanish).
Breeze♡
Meaning: Inspired by nature, symbolizing peace and calmness.
Ballie♡
Meaning: Form of Ballencia, a form of Valencia: Vigorous (Latin; Spanish).
Bahati♡
Meaning: Swahili for “luck” or “fortune.”
Bricktop♡
Meaning: The show name of the legendary singer, entertainer, and nightclub entrepreneur, whose birth name is Ada Beatrice Queen Victoria Louise Virginia Smith.
Brenae♡
Meaning: A unique blend, often interpreted as “strong and virtuous.”
Brittany♡
Meaning: Place name—a peninsula in northwestern France (Latin).
Bazella♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Bazel: Kingly (Greek).
Belove♡
Meaning: Word name—Form of love: Strong affection for another (Old English).
Bertha♡
Meaning: Shining, glorious one (Old German).
Berit♡
Meaning: Glorious, splendid.
Brittney♡
Meaning: Form of Brittany: Place name—a peninsula in northwestern France (Latin).
Bobbi♡
Meaning: Form of Roberta, feminine form of Robert: Bright or shining with fame (Old English).
Bertie♡
Meaning: Form of Bertha: Shining, glorious one (Old German).