Zahara♡
Meaning: Swahili for “flower.”
African American Names for Girls Starting with Z
Z - Authentic African American Girls Names & Their Meanings
Browse our curated list of African American girls names that start with the letter "Z". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.
73 Names Found•African American girls Names•Starting with "Z"
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Zahira♡
Meaning: Flower, bright.
Zainabu♡
Meaning: A Swahili name meaning “beautiful,” chosen for its elegance.
Zaire♡
Meaning: An African origin name referring to the Congo River.
Zakiyah♡
Meaning: Pure, virtuous.
Zalaya♡
Meaning: Praise, exalted.
Zamara♡
Meaning: Meaning “song of happiness.”
Zania♡
Meaning: Radiant, brilliant.
Zanifa♡
Meaning: Swahili for “intelligent” or “wise.”
Zara♡
Meaning: An Arabic origin name meaning “princess.”
Zariyah♡
Meaning: Radiant, blossoming.
Zawadi♡
Meaning: Swahili for “gift.”
Zayla♡
Meaning: Heavenly, flowering.
Zaynah♡
Meaning: Beauty, adornment.
Zeal♡
Meaning: Symbolizing passion and enthusiasm.
Zehara♡
Meaning: Flower, shining.
Zelena♡
Meaning: Sunshine, bright.
Zelie♡
Meaning: Noble, heavenly.
Zenobia♡
Meaning: Life of Zeus, powerful.
Zephyr♡
Meaning: A modern choice, inspired by the gentle west wind.
Zewditu♡
Meaning: Ethiopian name honoring Queen Zewditu, meaning “crown.”
Zhaniya♡
Meaning: Beautiful, graceful.
Zhuri♡
Meaning: Good, beautiful.
Zianah♡
Meaning: Graceful, splendid.
Zina♡
Meaning: Radiant, shining.
Ziya♡
Meaning: Light, radiance.
Zoe♡
Meaning: A Greek origin name meaning “life.”
Zoelle♡
Meaning: Life, vibrant.
Zola♡
Meaning: A Zambian name meaning “quiet,” appreciated for its calmness.
Zoraya♡
Meaning: Wealth, sunrise.
Zuri♡
Meaning: Swahili for “beautiful,” a name that has gained popularity for its simplicity and elegance.
Zyana♡
Meaning: Meaning “holy light,” appreciated for its rarity and beauty.
Zyelle♡
Meaning: Life, vitality.
Zyra♡
Meaning: Flower, blossom.
Zyria♡
Meaning: Free spirit, independence.
Zackeira♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Zahiran♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Zaire♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Zaketa♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Zalinia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Zarela♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Zaviana♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Zekera♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Zeniqua♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Zeva♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Zhaniece♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Zima♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Zoerina♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Zorana♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Zulema♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Zyeasha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Zaimah♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Zakiyyah♡
Meaning: Form of Zakiyya or Zakiya: Pure, righteous, pious; intelligent (zah-KEE-yah—Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Zandela♡
Meaning: Meaning unknown (South Africa).
Zandi♡
Meaning: Meaning unknown (South Africa).
Zandree♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Zandra, a form of Sandra: Helper and defender of mankind (Greek).
Zanthia♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Xanthe: Yellow; yellow-haired (KSAHN-theh—Greek).
Zanzibah♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, form of a place name—Zanzibar, city in Tanzania.
Zata♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Zelda♡
Meaning: Form of Griselda: Gravel, stone (German).
Zella♡
Meaning: Form of Zelia: Zeal (Greek). A name found among schoolgirls from 1877 to 1937.
Zelma♡
Meaning: Under divine protection (German).
Zenobia♡
Meaning: Given life by Jupiter or Zeus (Greek).
Zensi♡
Meaning: Meaning unknown (South Africa).
Zerlysa♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Ziba♡
Meaning: Beautiful (Persian [Farsi], Iran).
Zina♡
Meaning: Hospitable (ZEE-nah—Greek).
Zirnita♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Anita (ah-NEE-tah—Spanish), a form of Ann: Graceful one (Hebrew).
Ziyadah♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Zora♡
Meaning: Aurora or dawn (Slavic).
Zuhrah♡
Meaning: Form of Zohra: Brightness; beautiful and radiant; the planet Venus (Arabic, North Africa).
Zuri♡
Meaning: Good looking; beautiful (Swahili, East Africa). Usually a male name.
Zylpha♡
Meaning: Form of Zilpah: Meaning uncertain (Hebrew; Old Testament—daughter of Leah's handmaid).