Delly♡
Meaning: Form of Adele, a form of Adelaide: Noble, kind (French; German; Italian; Portuguese).
African American Names for Girls Starting with D
D - Authentic African American Girls Names & Their Meanings
Browse our curated list of African American girls names that start with the letter "D". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.
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Daniella♡
Meaning: Form of Daniela, the feminine form of Daniel: God is my judge (Hebrew; Old Testament—major prophet).
Danielle♡
Meaning: Form of Daniela, the feminine form of Daniel: God is my judge (Hebrew; Old Testament—major prophet).
Desmarae♡
Meaning: Of the sea, devoted.
Desira♡
Meaning: Modern take on Desiree, meaning “desired.”
Dena♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Dean: From the valley (Old English).
Delores♡
Meaning: Form of Dolores: Sorrows (Spanish).
Dream♡
Meaning: Word name: Vision (Middle English, from the German).
Delia♡
Meaning: Visible (DEH-lee-yuh—Greek).
Danai♡
Meaning: God is my judge.
Destiny♡
Meaning: The Greek and Roman goddess of destiny (fate).
DeLois♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Lois: Famous warrior maid (Old German).
Darnesha♡
Meaning: Wise, enduring.
D’Jquay♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Diana♡
Meaning: Goddess; divine one (Latin); in Roman mythology, virgin goddess of the moon and hunting.
Diann♡
Meaning: Form of Diane, a form of Diana: Goddess; divine one (Latin); in Roman mythology, virgin goddess of the moon and hunting.
Darla♡
Meaning: Darling, beloved.
Draya♡
Meaning: Strong, brave.
Dakala♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dewlanda♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a feminine form of Dewey, form of Dewi, Welsh form of David: Beloved one (Hebrew; Old Testament—King of Israel).
Daphne♡
Meaning: Laurel or bay tree; laurel maiden; victorious (Greek).
Dashanique♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dawnn♡
Meaning: Form of Dawn: First light of morning sun (Old English).
Donnelle♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Donald: World ruler (Scottish Gaelic).
Doby♡
Meaning: Feminine form of the male name Dobry: Good, kind (Polish).
D'lynne♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Donatella♡
Meaning: Little gift.
Diahann♡
Meaning: Form of Diane, a form of Diana: Goddess; divine one (Latin); in Roman mythology, virgin goddess of the moon and hunting.
Deonna♡
Meaning: Divine.
Devon♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Denique♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Davina♡
Meaning: Beloved.
Dalina♡
Meaning: Gentle, tender.
Davea♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dornette♡
Meaning: Form of Dora: Gift (Greek).
Dreda♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Deraine♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Denise, the feminine form of Dennis, the English form of Denis, the French form of Dionysos (Greek mythological god of wine and revelry) and Lorraine (place name—eastern province in France) or a blend of Derrick (ruler of the people—Old German) and Lorraine.
Dyana♡
Meaning: Form of Diana: Goddess; divine one (Latin); in Roman mythology, virgin goddess of the moon and hunting.
Dyona♡
Meaning: Form of Diana: Goddess; divine one (Latin); in Roman mythology, virgin goddess of the moon and hunting.
Dijonae♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Devontria♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Devon, a form of Devin: Poet; a man of learning (Irish Gaelic).
Diamond♡
Meaning: A gemstone name, symbolizing strength and resilience.
Dorcus♡
Meaning: Form of Dorcas: Roe or gazelle (Greek; New Testament—Christian woman of Joppa who did charitable works).
Darnetta♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a feminine form of Darnell: An annual grass that was believed to cause intoxication (Old French); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Debbie♡
Meaning: Form of Deborah: The bee; to speak kindly (Old Testament—one was nursemaid to Rebekah, the other a prophet; Hebrew).
Diane♡
Meaning: Form of Diana: Goddess; divine one (Latin); in Roman mythology, virgin goddess of the moon and hunting.
Deanna♡
Meaning: Form of Diana: Goddess; divine one (Latin).
Demi♡
Meaning: Half, small.
Dayla♡
Meaning: Gentle, compassionate.
Delonda♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dia♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Diah: Born during the full moon (Somalia).
Dawnesha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dharia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Drucilla♡
Meaning: Form of Drusilla, descendant of Drusus, the strong one (Latin; New Testament—daughter of Herod Agrippa I).
Darlene♡
Meaning: Little dear one; little darling (Old Anglo-French).
Dontae♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dominica♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dymin♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Danitra♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Daniela, the feminine form of Daniel: God is my judge (Hebrew; Old Testament—major prophet).
Darnique♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Deana♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Destini♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Denese♡
Meaning: Form of Denise, the feminine form of Dennis, the English form of Denis, the French form of Dionysos, Greek mythological god of wine and revelry.
D'Ashnash♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Delabian♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Denise♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Dennis, the English form of Denis, the French form of Dionysos, Greek mythological god of wine and revelry.
Deka♡
Meaning: Somali for “pleasing.”
D'Andrea♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Denyce♡
Meaning: Form of Denise, the feminine form of Dennis, the English form of Denis, the French form of Dionysos, Greek mythological god of wine and revelry.
Dalila♡
Meaning: Gentle; gentleness is her soul (dah-LEE-lah—Swahili, East Africa).
Dianne♡
Meaning: Form of Diana: Goddess; divine one (Latin); in Roman mythology, virgin goddess of the moon and hunting.
Desiree♡
Meaning: Meaning “desired,” loved for its beauty and grace.
Delray♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dandria♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Debborah♡
Meaning: Form of Deborah: The bee; to speak kindly (Old Testament—one was nursemaid to Rebekah, the other a prophet; Hebrew).
Dynasti♡
Meaning: Powerful, grand heritage.
Danette♡
Meaning: Form of Daniela, the feminine form of Daniel: God is my judge (Hebrew; Old Testament—major prophet).
Daniella♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dominique♡
Meaning: French form of Dominica: Belonging to the Lord; born on Sunday (Latin).
DeLores♡
Meaning: Form of Dolores: Sorrows (Spanish).
Del♡
Meaning: Form of Adele, a form of Adelaide: Noble, kind (French; German; Italian; Portuguese).
Daliana♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Devanta♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Delorez♡
Meaning: Form of Delores, a form of Dolores: Sorrows (Spanish).
Daione♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Diara♡
Meaning: Gift, precious.
Daisy♡
Meaning: An English origin name referring to the flower
Dianna♡
Meaning: Form of Diana: Goddess; divine one (Latin); in Roman mythology, virgin goddess of the moon and hunting.
Destinee♡
Meaning: A variation of Destiny, adding a unique spelling.
Daisy♡
Meaning: Eye of the day; miniature symbol of the sun (Old English).
Donyette♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture. a feminine form of Donald: World ruler (Scottish Gaelic).
Daedra♡
Meaning: Form of Deirdre: Young girl (Old Irish).
Devina♡
Meaning: Divine, heavenly.
Donna♡
Meaning: Lady (Italian).
Darrisha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Diara♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.
Desiree♡
Meaning: Hoped for; long awaited (French).
Danyell♡
Meaning: Form of Daniela, the feminine form of Daniel: God is my judge (Hebrew; Old Testament—major prophet).
Deirdre♡
Meaning: Young girl (Old Irish).
Dalila♡
Meaning: A Swahili name meaning “gentle,” appreciated for its soft and soothing tone.