Chriscinda♡
Meaning: No meaning available
African American Names for Girls Starting with C
C - Authentic African American Girls Names & Their Meanings
Browse our curated list of African American girls names that start with the letter "C". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.
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Cherlynn♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Camara♡
Meaning: One who teaches from experience (Mandinka, West Africa); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Chanté♡
Meaning: French origin, meaning “sung” or “song.”
Camille♡
Meaning: French form of Camilla: Virgin of unblemished character (Italian; Latin). Camilla is a queen in Roman mythology.
Capria♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Cashea♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Coletha♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Colin (young and manly—Irish Gaelic; victorious army—French-Greek) and Aretha (excellence, virtue, value—Arabic, North Africa; form of Areta—virtue—Greek).
Carmen♡
Meaning: A Latin origin name meaning “song.”
Clemette♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Clem, a form of Clement: Mild, gentle, merciful (Latin).
Ciera♡
Meaning: Word name—form of the topographic word sierra: A range of hills or mountains having a saw-toothed appearance (see-AIR-ah).
Clinita♡
Meaning: Blend of two names, such as Clinton (a town on a hill—English) and Anita (Spanish form of Ann; graceful one—Hebrew).
Cara♡
Meaning: Precious jewel (Vietnamese).
Carrie♡
Meaning: Form of Caroline: Little, womanly one (Latin-French); the feminine form of Charles.
Charmaine♡
Meaning: Joy (Greek).
Clementa♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Clemente, the Spanish form of Clement: Mild, gentle, merciful (Latin).
Caija♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Cherí♡
Meaning: Form of Cher: Dear one (French).
Coeva♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Eva, a form of Eve: Life-giving (Hebrew; Old Testament—first woman, wife of Adam).
CiCi♡
Meaning: Form of Cecilia: Dim-sighted one (Latin).
Candice♡
Meaning: Form of Candace: White, pure, sincere (Latin).
Cicely♡
Meaning: Form of Cecilia: Dim-sighted one (Latin).
Chynna♡
Meaning: Inspired by the singer Chynna Phillips, evoking beauty and strength.
Caleah♡
Meaning: Blooming flower.
Carlette♡
Meaning: Form of Carla, a feminine form of Carl (freeman, peasant, man—English) or Charles (strong, manly—German; Latin).
Christine♡
Meaning: Form of Christina: Follower of Christ, a Christian (Ecclesiastic Greek; Late Latin).
Chanté♡
Meaning: Form of Chante: Singer (French).
Calneshia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Conelia♡
Meaning: Form of Cornelia, the feminine form of Cornelius: Like a horn (Latin).
Coralyn♡
Meaning: Coral, sea life.
Coralie♡
Meaning: Coral of the sea.
Chipo♡
Meaning: A Shona name meaning “gift,” symbolizing a precious presence.
Charisma♡
Meaning: Celebrates a unique presence, popular for its modern, bold sound.
Charlotta♡
Meaning: Swedish form of Charlotte: Little womanly one (French).
Carmilla♡
Meaning: Song, garden.
Cleo♡
Meaning: Pride, glory.
Candance♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Crystal♡
Meaning: Word name—Clear glass or quartz (Latin).
Chesiree♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Chiamaka♡
Meaning: Igbo for “God is beautiful.”
Canini♡
Meaning: Meaning unknown (Puerto Rico).
Charlene♡
Meaning: Form of Charlotte: Little womanly one (French).
Carlanita♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Carlos (Spanish form of Charles; strong, manly—Old German, Latin) and Anita (Spanish form of Ann; graceful one—Hebrew).
Corrine♡
Meaning: Form of Corinne, a form of Corinna: The maiden (English, from the Greek).
Cynda♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Curlene♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Celestine♡
Meaning: Meaning “heavenly,” chosen for its elegance and spiritual feel.
Calaya♡
Meaning: Divine.
Cathy♡
Meaning: Form of Catherine, a form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Creola♡
Meaning: Form of Creole: A blend of several languages; a person of mixed Black and European descent (French, Portuguese, Spanish).
Ceola♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Chara♡
Meaning: Joy, happiness.
Carlia♡
Meaning: Free woman.
Christy♡
Meaning: Form of Christina: Follower of Christ, a Christian (Ecclesiastic Greek; Late Latin).
Chivonn♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Charline♡
Meaning: Form of Charlotte: Little womanly one (French).
Coleen♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Char♡
Meaning: Form of Chara: A people living in southwest Ethiopia.
Coretta♡
Meaning: Form of Cora: The maiden (Greek).
Cheryl♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Cherry (a fruit—English) and Beryl (a pale green gemstone—from the Greek).
Chinara♡
Meaning: Igbo for “God receives.”
Cecily♡
Meaning: Blind, sixth.
Cameo♡
Meaning: A unique name that conveys a sense of specialness and distinction.
Cora♡
Meaning: Heart, maiden.
Clemecia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Coincoin♡
Meaning: Second-born daughter (Ewe, Togo).
Ciaran♡
Meaning: Form of Ciara: Black-haired one (Irish).
Caterina♡
Meaning: Form of Catherine, a form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Chaybree♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Cleretta♡
Meaning: Form of Loretta, a form of Laura: A crown of laurel leaves, the ancient emblem of victory (Latin).
Cassandra♡
Meaning: Form of Kassandra: From Greek mythology, the daughter of Priana and Hecuba; she had the power of prophecy.
Carmella♡
Meaning: Garden, orchard.
Callen♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Cordia♡
Meaning: Form of Cordelia, a form of Creirdyddlydd: Jewel of the sea (Celtic; Welsh).
Clio♡
Meaning: Celebrated, renowned.
Catori♡
Meaning: Spirit, pure.
Cassia♡
Meaning: Inspired by the cassia tree, symbolizing strength and resilience.
Cindy♡
Meaning: Form of Cynthia: Moon (Greek).
Charlotte♡
Meaning: Little womanly one (French).
Chineka♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Carlotta♡
Meaning: Form of Carla, a feminine form of Carl (freeman, peasant, man—English) or Charles (strong, manly—German; Latin).
Catherine♡
Meaning: Form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Chrishona♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Chris (a form of Christina—follower of Christ, a Christian—Ecclesiastic Greek; Late Latin) and Shauna, the feminine form of Shaun, Shawn, or Sean (the Irish form of John—God is gracious—Hebrew).
Carletta♡
Meaning: Form of Carla, a feminine form of Carl (freeman, peasant, man—English) or Charles (strong, manly—German; Latin).
Cascade♡
Meaning: Inspired by the movement of water, symbolizing beauty and grace.
Colette♡
Meaning: A French origin name meaning “people of victory.”
Camay♡
Meaning: Form of Cameo: A sculptured jewel with an image (Italian).
Cyana♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Carmen♡
Meaning: Spanish form of Carmel: Vineyard, orchard (Hebrew).
Camilla♡
Meaning: Virgin of unblemished character (Italian; Latin). Camilla is a queen in Roman mythology.
Cailyn♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Carutha♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.
Cherie♡
Meaning: Beloved, dear.
Carrina♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Chantel♡
Meaning: A French origin name meaning “singer,” reflecting musicality.
Coralie♡
Meaning: Form of Cora: The maiden (Greek).
Cadence♡
Meaning: A musical name symbolizing rhythm and flow.
Cleo♡
Meaning: Form of Cleopatra: Daughter of a famous father; glory, fame (Greek).
Charmaine♡
Meaning: Known for its elegant sound, popular in African American communities since the 80s.
Critta♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown; the name of one of President Thomas Jefferson’s enslaved workers at his Monticello home in Virginia—a sister of Sally Hemings who bore children of Thomas Jefferson.