Lavern♡
Meaning: Form of Laverne: Springlike (Latin).
African American Names for Girls Starting with L
L - Authentic African American Girls Names & Their Meanings
Browse our curated list of African American girls names that start with the letter "L". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.
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Lise♡
Meaning: Form of Elisabeth: Consecrated to God; oath of God (Hebrew; New Testament—Mother of John the Baptist).
LáTisha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Natasha, the Russian form of Natalie: Birthday or natal day (Latin).
Lucinda♡
Meaning: Form of Lucia, the feminine form of Lucius: Bringer of light (Latin).
Lashaya♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Lyanna♡
Meaning: Beautiful, sunlit.
Lois♡
Meaning: Form of Louise: Famous warrior maid (Old German).
Lillianna♡
Meaning: Innocent, pure.
Lorna♡
Meaning: Name of the title character in the 1869 novel Lorna Doone by R.D. Blackmore, who adapted the name from the place name Lorn or Lorne in Scotland.
Larhonda♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Rhonda: Fierce, noisy waters (Welsh).
Lovelyn♡
Meaning: A blend of Love and Lynn, symbolizing affection and grace.
Li’l♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Lilian: Lily flower (Latin).
Lamara♡
Meaning: Shining, bright.
Lefolia♡
Meaning: Form of La Folia, a fifteenth-century tune—perhaps the oldest enduring tune in history (Portuguese); folly, madness—seen in the peasant's frenzied dancing to the tune (Italian).
Lizzo♡
Meaning: Form of Elizabeth, a form of Elisabeth: Consecrated to God; oath of God (Hebrew; New Testament—Mother of John the Baptist).
Liana♡
Meaning: A Spanish origin name meaning “liana” or a type of vine, symbolizing growth and adaptability.
Lewana♡
Meaning: Shining white one; the moon (English; Hebrew).
Lyra♡
Meaning: Inspired by the constellation, symbolizing creativity and imagination.
Liberty♡
Meaning: Chosen for its association with freedom and independence.
Leyla♡
Meaning: Form of Leila: Dark as night; night of destiny; chaste; affectionate (lay-lah, lee-lah—Algeria; Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Lolita♡
Meaning: Form of Lola, a form of Dolores: Sorrows (Spanish).
Lollie♡
Meaning: Form of Laurel, a form of Laura: A crown of laurel leaves, the ancient emblem of victory (Latin).
Lavina♡
Meaning: Form of Lavinia: Purified (Latin). Name found among free black woman in nineteenth-century New England and among abolitionists in the Midwest.
Lina♡
Meaning: Form of Lena: She who allures (Latin).
Lyndia♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Lynn (from the pool or waterfall—Old Welsh) and Andrea, the feminine form of Andreas (womanly, feminine—Greek).
Laylah♡
Meaning: Night, beauty.
LaVon♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Yvonne: Archer; yew-bow (Old French).
Lurene♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Libra♡
Meaning: Inspired by the zodiac, symbolizing balance and harmony.
Lizzie♡
Meaning: Form of Elizabeth, a form of Elisabeth: Consecrated to God; oath of God (Hebrew; New Testament—Mother of John the Baptist).
LaToya♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Toya, a Spanish form of Victoria: Victory (Latin).
LaVern♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Laverne: Springlike (Latin).
LaTanya♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Tanya: The fairy queen (Russian).
Lillian♡
Meaning: An English origin name, a variant of Lily, meaning “lily” or “pure,” associated with innocence and beauty.
La Tosha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Natasha, the Russian form of Natalie: Birthday or natal day (Latin).
Lamesha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Luedelia♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Louise (famous warrior maid—Old German) and Delia (visible—Greek).
Leola♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Leo: Lion (Latin).
Lyric♡
Meaning: An English origin name referring to the words of a song, symbolizing creativity and expression.
Lesia♡
Meaning: Form of Alesia, a form of Alice: Nobility (English, from the German).
Lorraine♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Lucia♡
Meaning: A Latin origin name meaning “light.”
Liana♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Lakedra♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Leigh♡
Meaning: Woodland clearing (English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Latosha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Natasha, the Russian form of Natalie: Birthday or natal day (Latin).
Liza♡
Meaning: Form of Elizabeth, a form of Elisabeth: Consecrated to God; oath of God (Hebrew; New Testament—Mother of John the Baptist).
Luyanda♡
Meaning: Zulu for “increase” or “multiply.”
Lovelle♡
Meaning: Beloved, cherished.
Lula♡
Meaning: Form of Talula: Leaping water (Choctaw, Native North American).
Lonear♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
La Toya♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Toya, a Spanish form of Victoria: Victory (Latin).
Laila♡
Meaning: An Arabic origin name meaning “night” or “dark beauty,” associated with elegance and allure.
Lakesia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Lazara♡
Meaning: Spanish origin, meaning “God is my help.”
Larriel♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Lizzette♡
Meaning: Form of Elizabeth, a form of Elisabeth: Consecrated to God; oath of God (Hebrew; New Testament—Mother of John the Baptist).
Limbe♡
Meaning: Joyfulness (Tiv, Nigeria).
Lucretia♡
Meaning: Riches; reward (Latin). Name found among free women who lived and worked in nineteenth-century New England.
Latifah♡
Meaning: Arabic for “gentle” or “pleasant.”
Larieka♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Lariah♡
Meaning: Strong, noble.
Leontium♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Leontine, the French, feminine form of Leontius, a form of Leon, a form of Leo: Lion (Latin).
Latavia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Latrice♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Patricia: Noble one (Latin).
Loretta♡
Meaning: Little laurel.
LaRona♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a feminine form of Ron, a form of Ronald: Mighty power (Old Norse).
Lyda♡
Meaning: Form of Lydia: Woman of Lydia, ancient country of Asia minor (Greek).
Lilly♡
Meaning: Form of Lilian: Lily flower (Latin).
Leona♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Leon, a form of Leo: Lion (Latin).
Leslee♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Lavette♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Lauren♡
Meaning: A Latin origin name meaning “bay laurel.”
Lavinia♡
Meaning: Purified (Latin). Name found among free black woman in nineteenth-century New England and among abolitionists in the Midwest.
Louisa♡
Meaning: Form of Louise: Famous warrior maid (Old German).
Lea♡
Meaning: Form of Leah: Weary one (Hebrew; Old Testament—wife of Jacob and sister of Rachel).
Luceete♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Lucia, the feminine form of Lucius: Bringer of light (Latin).
Lafyette♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Lively♡
Meaning: Chosen for its joyful and spirited meaning.
Lil♡
Meaning: Form of Lilian: Lily flower (Latin).
Loraine♡
Meaning: Form of Lorraine: Place name—eastern province in France.
Lisha♡
Meaning: A Swahili name meaning “mystery,” chosen for its enigmatic quality.
Leatha♡
Meaning: Form of Leah: Weary one (Hebrew; Old Testament—wife of Jacob and sister of Rachel; Hebrew). Name found in early nineteenth-century Western Maryland records.
Lakeisha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Aiesha or Aisha: Life (ah-EE-sha—Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Lysandra♡
Meaning: Freeing people.
Lucy♡
Meaning: Form of Lucia, the feminine form of Lucius: Bringer of light (Latin).
Linette♡
Meaning: Form of Lynette: Shapely (lin-NET—Welsh).
Lomela♡
Meaning: African for “one who is loved.”
Latavia♡
Meaning: Joyful, peaceful.
Leota♡
Meaning: Form of Leoda: Woman of the people (Old German).
Leclesta♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Lester: Chosen camp; legion camp (Latin)..
Lydia♡
Meaning: Woman of Lydia, ancient country of Asia minor (Greek).
Londyn♡
Meaning: Inspired by the city, popular for its trendy and unique sound.
Loretha♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Loretta (a crown of laurel leaves, the ancient emblem of victory—Latin) and Aretha (excellence, virtue, value—Arabic, North Africa; form of Areta–virtue–Greek).
Lorraine♡
Meaning: Place name—eastern province in France.
Laurinda♡
Meaning: Form of Lauren, a feminine form of Laurence, a form of Lawrence: From the place of the laurel tree; laurel-crowned one (English; Latin).
LaShaun♡
Meaning: Form of Shawn or Sean: God is good, gracious (Irish).
Latoya♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Toya, a Spanish form of Victoria: Victory (Latin).
Linell♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Lovely♡
Meaning: Evoking feelings of beauty and grace, popular for its simplicity.