Myrtle♡
Meaning: The myrtle (bush or tree with white or pink flowers), an ancient Greek symbol of triumph and victory (Greek).
African American Names for Girls Starting with M
M - Authentic African American Girls Names & Their Meanings
Browse our curated list of African American girls names that start with the letter "M". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.
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Mierra♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Marcy♡
Meaning: Form of Marcia, the feminine form of Marcius, a form of Marcus: Little hammer; little warlike one (Latin). Rooted in Mars, the Roman god of war.
Mellonee♡
Meaning: Form of Melanie, a form of Melaina: Black or dark-complexioned (Greek).
Maria♡
Meaning: Latin form (New Testament) of the Hebrew Miryam: Sea of bitterness or sea of sorrow (Old Testament—sister of Moses and Aaron).
Marthenia♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Martha: Lady or mistress (Aramaic; New Testament—sister of Lazarus and Mary of Bethany).
Mathilda♡
Meaning: Mighty battle maiden (Old High German).
Melodie♡
Meaning: Song; beautiful music (Greek).
Mavis♡
Meaning: Song thrush (French).
Mystic♡
Meaning: Represents mystery and wonder, chosen for its ethereal quality.
Melvene♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Melvin: Sword friend; speech friend (Old English).
Marie♡
Meaning: French form of Mary, the English form of the Latin Maria (New Testament), from the Hebrew Miryam: Sea of bitterness or sea of sorrow (Old Testament—sister of Moses and Aaron).
Mechelle♡
Meaning: Form of Michele, the feminine form of Michel, the French form of Michael: Who is like God? (Hebrew).
Martha♡
Meaning: Lady or mistress (Aramaic; New Testament—sister of Lazarus and Mary of Bethany).
Marta♡
Meaning: Italian, Spanish, and Swedish forms of Martha: Lady or mistress (Aramaic; New Testament—sister of Lazarus and Mary of Bethany).
Matilda♡
Meaning: Form of Mathilda: Mighty battle maiden (Old High German).
Marian♡
Meaning: English form of Marion, a form of Marie, the French form of Mary, the English form of the Latin Maria (New Testament), from the Hebrew Miryam: Sea of bitterness or sea of sorrow (Old Testament—sister of Moses and Aaron).
Marydell♡
Meaning: Form of Mary, the English form of the Latin Maria (New Testament), from the Hebrew Miryam: Sea of bitterness or sea of sorrow (Old Testament—sister of Moses and Aaron).
Myrna♡
Meaning: Tender, beloved, polite, gentle (Celtic).
Mahalia♡
Meaning: Marrow, fat (ma-HAH-lee-ah—Aramaic).
Monifah♡
Meaning: Form of Munifah: Great; high in status (Muslim).
Monifa♡
Meaning: I am lucky (MO-nee-fah—Yoruba, Nigeria).
Marvel♡
Meaning: A name that evokes wonder, often chosen for its uniqueness.
Mecheka♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Mèche: Lock of hair (French); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Maud♡
Meaning: Form of Matilda, a form of Mathilda: Mighty battle maiden (Old High German).
Meli'sa♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Melissa: Honey bee (Greek).
Merryll♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Mahala♡
Meaning: Tenderness (Hebrew).
Michelle♡
Meaning: Form of Michele, the feminine form of Michel, the French form of Michael: Who is like God? (Hebrew).
Meridian♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Melody♡
Meaning: Form of Melodie: Song; beautiful music (Greek).
Mia♡
Meaning: A Latin origin name meaning “mine.”
Millicent♡
Meaning: Strong in work.
Milena♡
Meaning: Love, warmth.
Melzea♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Marietta♡
Meaning: Form of Mary, the English form of the Latin Maria (New Testament), from the Hebrew Miryam: Sea of bitterness or sea of sorrow (Old Testament—sister of Moses and Aaron).
Maylani♡
Meaning: Gentle, calm sky.
Moriah♡
Meaning: Form of Moriya: Place name—the hill where Abraham prepared to offer Isaac as a sacrifice (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Maraya♡
Meaning: Beloved.
Magdalena♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Melbette♡
Meaning: Form of Melba, a form of Malva: Soft, slender (Greek).
Maloni♡
Meaning: Gentle, gracious.
Malaak♡
Meaning: Form of Malak: Angel (mah-lahk—Arabic, North Africa).
Marviana♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Monica♡
Meaning: Meaning uncertain (Greek—mother of St. Augustine).
Maariyah♡
Meaning: Lady of grace.
Marrielle♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Mecca♡
Meaning: Holy city, spiritual place.
Mwende♡
Meaning: Kikuyu for “one who is loved.”
Monai♡
Meaning: Desired, wished for.
Marguerite♡
Meaning: French form of Margarites: Pearl (Greek).
Mimette♡
Meaning: French form of Mimi, a form of Miryam: Sea of bitterness or sea of sorrow (Hebrew; Old Testament—sister of Moses and Aaron).
Makari♡
Meaning: Blessed, happy.
Martina♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Martin, the English form of the Latin Martinus: Warlike one. Rooted in the mythological god of war, Mars.
Matt♡
Meaning: Form of Matilda, a form of Mathilda: Mighty battle maiden (Old HIgh German).
Mickey♡
Meaning: Form of Michele, the feminine form of Michel, the French form of Michael: Who is like God? (Hebrew).
Mikel♡
Meaning: A feminine form of Michael: Who is like God? (Hebrew).
Minty♡
Meaning: Form of Araminta: Blend of two names such as Arabella and Aminta. Name used by several authors and playwrights, including Restoration dramatist Sir John Vanbrugh (English). Name used among black women at the turn of the nineteenth century.
Maggie♡
Meaning: Form of Margaret: Pearl (Latin).
Milan♡
Meaning: Gracious, kind.
Micaella♡
Meaning: No meaning available
May♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Mabel♡
Meaning: Lovable one (Latin).
Meredith♡
Meaning: Great chief (Old Welsh); surname or family given for a first or middle name.
Marilyn♡
Meaning: Form of Mary, the English form of the Latin Maria (New Testament), from the Hebrew Miryam: Sea of bitterness or sea of sorrow (Old Testament—sister of Moses and Aaron).
Malené♡
Meaning: Form of Malene, the Danish form of Madeline or Magdalina: Elevated, magnificent (Greek; New Testament).
Mackenzie♡
Meaning: A Scottish origin name meaning “son of Kenneth.”
Minnie♡
Meaning: Form of Miryam: Sea of bitterness or sea of sorrow (Hebrew; Old Testament—sister of Moses and Aaron).
Mahogany♡
Meaning: Symbolizing strength and beauty, inspired by the dark wood.
Misha♡
Meaning: Form of Maisha: Life (mah-EE-shah—Swahili, East Africa).
Majesty♡
Meaning: Inspired by royalty, signifying greatness.
Melanie♡
Meaning: Form of Melaina: Black or dark-complexioned (Greek).
Mattie♡
Meaning: Form of Matilda, a form of Mathilda: Mighty battle maiden (Old High German).
Monifa♡
Meaning: Lucky, fortunate.
Mignon♡
Meaning: Dainty, graceful, darling (French).
Maliaka♡
Meaning: Form of Malaika: Angel (mah-LAH-EE-kah, mah-LIGH-kuh—Swahili, East Africa).
Margo♡
Meaning: Form of Margot, a form of Marguerite, the French form of Margarites: Pearl (Greek).
Mamie♡
Meaning: Form of Margaret, the English form of Margarites: Pearl (Greek).
Magnora♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Mischa♡
Meaning: Form of Maisha: Life (mah-EE-shah—Swahili, East Africa).
Milla♡
Meaning: Form of Millicent: Industrious and true (English, from the French and Old High German).
Madisyn♡
Meaning: An English origin name, a variant of Madison, meaning “son of Matthew,” symbolizing strength and heritage.
Maicel♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Michella♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Mona♡
Meaning: A great surprise (North Africa).
Malaya♡
Meaning: Free, liberated.
Mandisa♡
Meaning: Zulu for “sweetness.”
Melviena♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Michica♡
Meaning: Form of Michiko: Beautiful, wise (mee-chee-ko—Japanese).
Mariya♡
Meaning: Beloved, cherished.
Marsha♡
Meaning: Form of Marcia, the feminine form of Marcius, a form of Marcus: Little hammer; little warlike one (Latin). Rooted in Mars, the mythological god of war.
Melicia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Marcell♡
Meaning: Form of Marcella, the feminine form of Marcellus, the Italian form of Marcus: Little hammer; little warlike one (Latin). Rooted in Mars, the Roman god of war.
Mailou♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Maia (MY-yuh—nurse or mother—Greek) and Lou (famous warrior maid—Old German).
Malinda♡
Meaning: Form of Melinda, a form of Linda: Wait; wait for goodness (LEEN-dah—Xhosa, South Africa).
Mazana♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Mazu (maternal ancestor—Chinese, from Far Eastern mythology) and Muana (moo-AH-na—child, offspring, seed—Tshiluba, Congo).
Megan♡
Meaning: Welsh form of Margaret, the English form of Margarites: Pearl (Greek).
Monique♡
Meaning: A name associated with elegance, widely popularized in African American culture.
Mau-Mau♡
Meaning: Form of Maua: Flower (Swahili, East Africa; Tanzania).
Maya♡
Meaning: Illusion, fantasy (MAY-yah—Hindi, India). In Indian mythology, Maya is a name of the goddess Devi, the consort of Shiva.