Elynor♡
Meaning: Form of Eleanor, an old form of Helen: Light; torch; bright one (Greek).
African American Names for Girls Starting with E
E - Authentic African American Girls Names & Their Meanings
Browse our curated list of African American girls names that start with the letter "E". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.
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Edmonia♡
Meaning: Form of Edmonda: Prosperous protector (Old English).
Effie♡
Meaning: Form of Efah: Darkness, gloom (Hebrew).
Estella♡
Meaning: Star, guiding light.
Emilynn♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Elzada♡
Meaning: Form of Elza: Meaning unknown (Portuguese; Spanish).
Elda♡
Meaning: Warrior, battle.
Elayah♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Ebony♡
Meaning: Black; a rare type of black wood (Greek). Name is often given as a symbol of ethnic pride.
Elisabeth♡
Meaning: Consecrated to God; oath of God (Hebrew; New Testament—Mother of John the Baptist).
Erlean♡
Meaning: Form of Earlene, a feminine form of Earl: Nobleman, chief (Old English).
Elireta♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Eli: High (Hebrew).
Eleanora♡
Meaning: Form of Eleanor, an old form of Helen: Light; torch; bright one (Greek).
Estelle♡
Meaning: Form of stella: A star (Latin).
Ellease♡
Meaning: Form of Elise, a form of Elisabeth: Consecrated to God; oath of God (Hebrew; New Testament—Mother of John the Baptist).
Erma♡
Meaning: Army maid (Old German).
Ester♡
Meaning: Spanish form of Esther: A star (Persian [Farsi], Iran).
Emmie♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Emmett: Industrious, strong (Old German).
Evadne♡
Meaning: Well-pleasing one (Greek). In Greek mythology, Evadne, wife of Capaneus of Argos, threw herself on her husband's funeral pyre.
Erykah♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Erika: Ever powerful; ever ruler (Old Norse).
Earline♡
Meaning: Form of Earlene, feminine form of Earl: Nobleman, chief (Old English).
Ernesta♡
Meaning: Spanish, feminine form of Ernest, the English form of Ernst: Earnest one; determined (German; Old English).
Evelyn♡
Meaning: An English origin name meaning “desired” or “island.”
Evin♡
Meaning: Form of Eve: Life-giving (Hebrew; Old Testament—first woman, wife of Adam).
Elisha♡
Meaning: God is salvation.
Elsie♡
Meaning: Form of Elsa: Noble one (German).
Evania♡
Meaning: Greek origin, meaning “peaceful.”
Eunice♡
Meaning: English form of Eunike: Happy, victorious one (Greek; New Testament—mother of Timothy).
Elle♡
Meaning: She, noble.
Ekua♡
Meaning: Akan for “born on Wednesday.”
Emani♡
Meaning: A variant of Imani, meaning “faith.”
Elizabeth♡
Meaning: Form of Elisabeth: Consecrated to God; oath of God (Hebrew; New Testament—Mother of John the Baptist).
Ericka♡
Meaning: Form of Erika: Ever powerful; ever ruler (Old Norse).
Emma♡
Meaning: All embracing, whole, complete; universal one (Old German).
Essence♡
Meaning: Often chosen for its representation of core beauty and spirit.
Elinam♡
Meaning: Ewe for “He is with me.”
Ensa♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Ena: Little ardent or fiery one (Irish Gaelic).
Eziyah♡
Meaning: God’s help.
Elaena♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Emily♡
Meaning: Industrious one (Gothic).
Era♡
Meaning: Period of time (Latin).
Etta♡
Meaning: Little one; happy (Old German).
Elvira♡
Meaning: Amiable, friendly (Spanish).
Ebonee♡
Meaning: Form of Ebony: Black; a rare type of black wood (Greek). Name is often given as a symbol of ethnic pride.
Ellenae♡
Meaning: Form of Ellen: Bright light; brilliant (Greek).
Elioner♡
Meaning: Form of Eleanor, an old form of Helen: Light; torch; bright one (Greek).
Eileen♡
Meaning: Brilliant; shining light (Irish Gaelic).
Evanna♡
Meaning: God is gracious.
Emilia♡
Meaning: A Latin origin name meaning “rival.”
Evony♡
Meaning: Archer, skilled.
Esme♡
Meaning: A French origin name meaning “esteemed” or “loved.”
Eleanor♡
Meaning: Old form of Helen: Light; torch; bright one (Greek).
Elisa♡
Meaning: Form of Elisabeth: Consecrated to God; oath of God (Hebrew; New Testament—Mother of John the Baptist).
Eyvett♡
Meaning: Form of Evette, a form of Yvette: Yew-bow (Old French).
Esperanza♡
Meaning: Hope, expectation.
Enid♡
Meaning: Woodlark, purity (Old Welsh).
Emarald♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Enolia♡
Meaning: Form of Enola: Meaning unknown (Native North American). Enola Gay was the name inscribed on the plane that dropped the atomic bomb on Japan in World War II.
Edna♡
Meaning: Rejuvenation, delight.
Eufrosina♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Earlene♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Earl: Nobleman, chief (Old English).
Elexis♡
Meaning: Form of Alexis: Helper and defender of mankind (Greek).
Eva♡
Meaning: Form of Eve: Life-giving (Hebrew; Old Testament—first woman, wife of Adam).
Elayne♡
Meaning: Form of Elaine: Bright light (French).
Eilane♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Estele♡
Meaning: Form of stella: A star (Latin).
Erin♡
Meaning: English form of Erinn: Poetical name for Ireland (Gaelic).
Elia♡
Meaning: Form of Eliana: My Lord has answered (Hebrew).
Emree♡
Meaning: Industrious, hardworking.
Emerald♡
Meaning: Inspired by the green gemstone, symbolizing wealth and growth.
Eula♡
Meaning: Form of Eulalia: Sweet spoken; soft spoken; well spoken (Greek).
Eneyka♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a feminine form of Enoch: Dedicated, consecrated (Hebrew).
Emira♡
Meaning: Princess, leader.
Essie♡
Meaning: Form of Eslanda: Meaning and origin unknown.
Euphemia♡
Meaning: Auspicious speech; good repute (Greek).
Eura♡
Meaning: Form of the place name Europe—one of the seven continents of the world.
Everly♡
Meaning: Meaning “from the meadow,” modern and refreshing.
Eliana♡
Meaning: A Hebrew origin name meaning “God has answered.”
Emeline♡
Meaning: Hardworking (German).
Edna♡
Meaning: Form of Ednah: Rejuvenation (Hebrew).
Elaine♡
Meaning: Bright light (French).
Elise♡
Meaning: A French origin name, a variant of Elizabeth, meaning “God is my oath.”
Ernéss♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Ernestine, the feminine form of Ernest, the English form of Ernst: Earnest one; determined (German; Old English).
Elidee♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Estella♡
Meaning: Spanish form of stella: A star (Latin).
Echo♡
Meaning: Conveys lasting impact and resonance, chosen for its uniqueness.
Elise♡
Meaning: Form of Elisabeth: Consecrated to God; oath of God (Hebrew; New Testament—Mother of John the Baptist).
Esinam♡
Meaning: Ewe for “God heard me.”
Esdee♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Edith♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Eardie♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Erica♡
Meaning: Form of Erika: Ever powerful; ever ruler (Old Norse).
Ellen♡
Meaning: Bright light; brilliant (Greek).
Everlee♡
Meaning: From the boar meadow.
Evette♡
Meaning: English form of Yvette: Yew-bow (Old French).
Elena♡
Meaning: A Spanish origin name meaning “bright” or “shining light.”
Eloise♡
Meaning: Renown in battle (French).
Ernestine♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Ernest, the English form of Ernst: Earnest one; determined (German; Old English).
Elvia♡
Meaning: Form of Elva: Elfin; good (Old English).
Evelyne♡
Meaning: Form of Evelyn: Light (English; French).