Deirdre♡
Meaning: Young girl (Old Irish).
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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Deonna♡
Meaning: Divine.
Danai♡
Meaning: God is my judge.
Dianne♡
Meaning: Form of Diana: Goddess; divine one (Latin); in Roman mythology, virgin goddess of the moon and hunting.
Dynasty♡
Meaning: Reflecting heritage and grandeur, symbolizing strength and continuity.
Delhia♡
Meaning: Form of Delia: Visible (Greek).
Deyadria♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dana♡
Meaning: From the Scandinavian country Denmark (Old Norse).
Doreen♡
Meaning: Irish form of Dora: Gift (Greek).
Deliza♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Devina♡
Meaning: Divine, heavenly.
Dulcie♡
Meaning: Sweet (Latin).
Darby♡
Meaning: Free from envy.
Demrah♡
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).
Dornette♡
Meaning: Form of Dora: Gift (Greek).
Delabian♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Dynasti♡
Meaning: Powerful, grand heritage.
Del♡
Meaning: Form of Adele, a form of Adelaide: Noble, kind (French; German; Italian; Portuguese).
Dawnesha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Danae♡
Meaning: A Greek origin name meaning “God’s gift,” symbolizing blessing.
Diane♡
Meaning: Form of Diana: Goddess; divine one (Latin); in Roman mythology, virgin goddess of the moon and hunting.
Diora♡
Meaning: Golden, gift.
De Ann♡
Meaning: Form of Diana: Goddess; divine one (Latin).
Drusilla♡
Meaning: Descendant of Drusus, the strong one (Latin; New Testament—daughter of Herod Agrippa I).
Domynyque♡
Meaning: Form of Dominique, the French form of Dominica: Belonging to the Lord; born on Sunday (Latin).
Donnelle♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Donald: World ruler (Scottish Gaelic).
Dharia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dymin♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dolores♡
Meaning: Sorrows (Spanish).
Djuana♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a feminine form of Juan, a form of John: God is graceful, God is merciful (Hebrew).
Dominica♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dreneisha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Danielle♡
Meaning: Form of Daniela, the feminine form of Daniel: God is my judge (Hebrew; Old Testament—major prophet).
Daphne♡
Meaning: A Greek origin name meaning “laurel tree.”
Dustina♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Diandra♡
Meaning: Blend of two names, such as Diana (goddess; divine one—Latin) and Alexandra (feminine form of Alexander: helper and defender of humankind—Greek).
D'aja♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Darnesha♡
Meaning: Wise, enduring.
Drucilla♡
Meaning: Form of Drusilla, descendant of Drusus, the strong one (Latin; New Testament—daughter of Herod Agrippa I).
Desiree♡
Meaning: Hoped for; long awaited (French).
Dejuante♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dior♡
Meaning: Golden, rich.
Desiree♡
Meaning: Meaning “desired,” loved for its beauty and grace.
Dorcus♡
Meaning: Form of Dorcas: Roe or gazelle (Greek; New Testament—Christian woman of Joppa who did charitable works).
Dawn♡
Meaning: First light of morning sun (Old English).
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.
Dandria♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dominique♡
Meaning: A French origin name meaning “belonging to the Lord.”
D'Andrea♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Daniella♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dyona♡
Meaning: Form of Diana: Goddess; divine one (Latin); in Roman mythology, virgin goddess of the moon and hunting.
Denean♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Dean: From the valley (Old English).
Deka♡
Meaning: Somali for “pleasing.”
Daisia♡
Meaning: A modern twist on “Daisy,” meaning “day’s eye.”
Deandra♡
Meaning: Divine protector.
Dionne♡
Meaning: Form of Dione: In Greek mythology, the wife of Zeus and mother of Aphrodite (DY-ah-nee).
Dorothea♡
Meaning: Gift of God (Greek).
Debraca♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Deborah: The bee; to speak kindly (Old Testament—one was nursemaid to Rebekah, the other a prophet; Hebrew).
Delilah♡
Meaning: A Hebrew origin name meaning “delicate.”
Dee♡
Meaning: From the Welsh "du": Black; dark one.
Denique♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Demi♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dae♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Dakota♡
Meaning: Place name—North Dakota and South Dakota, states in the Midwest region of the United States.
Dayshia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Divine♡
Meaning: Chosen for its spiritual and uplifting meaning.
Daisy♡
Meaning: An English origin name referring to the flower
Darla♡
Meaning: Darling, beloved.
Damita♡
Meaning: Little noble lady (Spanish).
Darnique♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dominique♡
Meaning: French form of Dominica: Belonging to the Lord; born on Sunday (Latin).
Delly♡
Meaning: Form of Adele, a form of Adelaide: Noble, kind (French; German; Italian; Portuguese).
Daria♡
Meaning: Form of Darice, the feminine form of Darius: Wealthy one (Greek).
Dinah♡
Meaning: Judged (Hebrew; Old Testament—daughter of Leah and Jacob).
Denise♡
Meaning: A French origin name meaning “follower of Dionysius.”
D'lynne♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dia♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Diah: Born during the full moon (Somalia).
Deshondra♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Debra♡
Meaning: Form of Deborah: The bee; to speak kindly (Old Testament—one was nursemaid to Rebekah, the other a prophet; Hebrew).
Dorothy♡
Meaning: Form of Dorothea: Gift of God (Greek).
Darlene♡
Meaning: Little dear one; little darling (Old Anglo-French).
Devontria♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Devon, a form of Devin: Poet; a man of learning (Irish Gaelic).
Donita♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Donald: World ruler (Scottish Gaelic).
Dawnisha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Dawn: First light of morning sun (Old English).
Dawnn♡
Meaning: Form of Dawn: First light of morning sun (Old English).
Desire♡
Meaning: Desired, longed for.
Daniella♡
Meaning: Form of Daniela, the feminine form of Daniel: God is my judge (Hebrew; Old Testament—major prophet).
Dottie♡
Meaning: Form of Dorothea: Gift of God (Greek).
Dazzline♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Delray♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Diamond♡
Meaning: A gemstone name, symbolizing strength and resilience.
Diann♡
Meaning: Form of Diane, a form of Diana: Goddess; divine one (Latin); in Roman mythology, virgin goddess of the moon and hunting.
Deloris♡
Meaning: Form of Dolores: Sorrows (Spanish).
Diara♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.
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.
Dalina♡
Meaning: Gentle, tender.
Denise♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Dennis, the English form of Denis, the French form of Dionysos, Greek mythological god of wine and revelry.
Devi♡
Meaning: Divine (Hindi, India; derived from the Sanskrit). The name of the primary Hindu goddess, the mother goddess, the wife of Shiva.
Darlanda♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Darlene (little dear one; little darling—Old Anglo-French) and Yolanda (violet flower—Greek).