Treona♡
Meaning: Blend of of two names such as Trena, a form of Katrina, a form of Katarina, the German form of Katherine (pure one—Greek) and Alona (strong as an oak—Hebrew).
African American Names for Girls Starting with T
T - Authentic African American Girls Names & Their Meanings
Browse our curated list of African American girls names that start with the letter "T". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.
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Theda♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Tiyana♡
Meaning: Princess, leader.
Tracey♡
Meaning: Form of Theresa: Reaper, harvester (Greek).
Tatyana♡
Meaning: Form of Tatiana: Old Roman family name (Russian).
Tameria♡
Meaning: Form of Tamara: Date palm, palm tree (Hebrew).
Terri♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Tavena♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Tangilique♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Themetta♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Taqiyya♡
Meaning: Pious, righteous.
Tanaya♡
Meaning: Daughter.
Tariah♡
Meaning: Calm, serene.
Tawana♡
Meaning: Created name (Native North American).
True♡
Meaning: A modern name that emphasizes honesty and authenticity.
Tonya♡
Meaning: Widely used in the 1960s and 70s, meaning “priceless.”
Tiomba♡
Meaning: Form of Tiombe: Shy (African).
Tatiana♡
Meaning: A Russian origin name meaning “fairy” or “mystic,” associated with magic and mystery.
Tehilalla♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Tamirah♡
Meaning: Tall, majestic.
Tonya♡
Meaning: Form of Tanya, a form of Tatiana: Meaning unknown (Russian).
Tyreeka♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a feminine form of Tyrone: Sovereign (Greek).
Taquoya♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Tiara♡
Meaning: Crown; jeweled headdress (Latin).
Tina♡
Meaning: Form of names such as Christina (Christian—French) and Ernestina (earnest one; determined—Old English).
Tangela♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Angela, a form of Angele: Angel or messenger (Greek).
Torielle♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Theresa♡
Meaning: Reaper, harvester (Greek).
Tula♡
Meaning: Balance, tranquil.
Thelma♡
Meaning: Name created by author Marie Corelli for the Norwegian heroine in her novel Thelma, published in 1877.
Timeeka♡
Meaning: Form of Tamiko: People child (Japanese).
Taliyah♡
Meaning: A modern take on Talia, adding a unique twist.
Taniyah♡
Meaning: Fairy queen.
Trinee♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Tracie♡
Meaning: Form of Theresa: Reaper, harvester (Greek).
Tembi♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Tanesha♡
Meaning: A variant of Tanisha, embodying ambition and strength.
Twyla♡
Meaning: Woven of double thread (Middle English).
Tynice♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Tilisha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Tenecia♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Taleah♡
Meaning: Blooming, flourishing.
Tasha♡
Meaning: Form of Natasha, the Russian form of Natalie: Birthday or natal day (Latin).
Timi♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Tim, Timmie, Timothy: He who honors God (Greek; New Testament).
Tamani♡
Meaning: Swahili for “hope.”
Tanqueka♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Tamara♡
Meaning: A Hebrew origin name meaning “palm tree,” symbolizing beauty and resilience.
Tiara♡
Meaning: Crown, royal.
Tallulah♡
Meaning: Form of Talula: Leaping water (Choctaw, Native North American).
Tiye♡
Meaning: Crowned, honored.
Ticara♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Timeeka, a form of Tamiko (people child—Japanese) and Cary (dweller at the castles—Old Welsh).
Tyasia♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Trissa♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Taffy♡
Meaning: Beloved (Welsh); usually a male name.
Tamisha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Tami: Dark half of the moon (ta-MEE-shah—Hindi, India).
Tanya♡
Meaning: A Russian origin name, a variant of Tania, meaning “fairy” or “elf,” symbolizing magic and wonder.
Tempest♡
Meaning: Symbolizing strength and power, inspired by nature.
Taiquana♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Treva♡
Meaning: A unique choice, often chosen for its rarity.
Turquoise♡
Meaning: Turkish stone; the color turquoise, from the bluish-green mineral by the same name (French).
T’chala♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Trinity♡
Meaning: An English origin name referring to the Christian concept of the Holy Trinity.
Tirah♡
Meaning: Incense, offering.
Tavon♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Teresa♡
Meaning: Form of Theresa: Reaper, harvester (Greek).
Tanya♡
Meaning: Form of Tatiana: Old Roman family name (Russian).
Trinita♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Katrina, a form of Katarina, the German form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Tisha♡
Meaning: A contemporary variation of “Patricia” or “Leticia.”
Taniqueka♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Timone♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Tami♡
Meaning: Dark half of the moon (Hindi, India).
Tempest♡
Meaning: Stormy one (English; Old French).
Taylor♡
Meaning: An English origin name meaning “tailor.”
Trixie♡
Meaning: Form of Beatrice, a form of Beatrix: She who makes others happy (Latin).
Teri♡
Meaning: Form of Teresa, a form of Theresa: Reaper, harvester (Greek).
Tiye♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Tamar♡
Meaning: Form of Tamara: Date palm, palm tree (Hebrew).
Troya♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Teagan♡
Meaning: An Irish origin name meaning “poet,” symbolizing creativity and expression.
Tanisha♡
Meaning: Known since the 70s, often associated with ambition and individuality.
Thea♡
Meaning: Goddess (THEH-ah—Greek).
Tonise♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Toiana♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Tameka♡
Meaning: Meaning “twin,” a common choice in the 80s.
Taccarra♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Tasheena♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Tasina: Blanket (Oglala, Native North American).
Tera♡
Meaning: Form of Terra: Land, earth (Latin).
Tamia♡
Meaning: Form of Tami: Dark half of the moon (Hindi, India).
T'Keyah♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Kiya: To take a walk; a journey (KEY-yah—Kongo, Central Africa).
Toyia♡
Meaning: Spanish form of Victoria: Victory (Latin).
Tamala♡
Meaning: A Swahili name meaning “dark tree,” reflecting natural beauty.
Taylani♡
Meaning: Heavenly flower.
Telah♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Ta-myra♡
Meaning: Form of Myra: Created by the poet Fulke Greville (1554–1628) for his love poems; possibly a variant of the Irish Moyra, a form of Mary (English; Irish).
Tyeisha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Tania♡
Meaning: Form of Tanya, a form of Tatiana: Old Roman family name (Russian).
Tempestt♡
Meaning: Form of Tempest: Stormy one (English; Old French).
Travella♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Tessie♡
Meaning: Form of Tessa: Fourth child (Greek).
Theandrea♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Andrea: Womanly (Latin).