Naheem♡
Meaning: Variation of “Naeem,” meaning “gracious”
African American Names for Boys Starting with N
N - Authentic African American Boys Names & Their Meanings
Browse our curated list of African American boys names that start with the letter "N". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.
85 Names Found•African American boys Names•Starting with "N"
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Naim♡
Meaning: Arabic origin, meaning “comfort”
Namir♡
Meaning: Arabic origin, meaning “leopard”
Nash♡
Meaning: “By the ash tree” (English origin)
Nashawn♡
Meaning: Blend of “Na” and “Shawn”
Nashir♡
Meaning: Blend of “Nasir” and “Asher”
Nashton♡
Meaning: Blend of “Nash” and “Ton”
Nasir♡
Meaning: Arabic origin, meaning “helper”
Nate♡
Meaning: “Gift of God” (shortened form of Nathan)
Nathaniel♡
Meaning: “Gift of God” (Hebrew origin)
Nazaire♡
Meaning: African origin, unique name
Nazir♡
Meaning: Arabic origin, meaning “helper”
Ndidi♡
Meaning: “Patience” (Igbo origin)
Ndungu♡
Meaning: “The protector” (Kenyan origin)
Neal♡
Meaning: “Champion” (Irish origin)
Neron♡
Meaning: Variation of “Aaron” with “N”
Nirel♡
Meaning: Hebrew origin, meaning “field of God”
Nivon♡
Meaning: Unique blend of “Ni” and “Von”
Nnamdi♡
Meaning: “My father is alive” (Igbo origin)
Noble♡
Meaning: “High-born” (English origin)
Nolan♡
Meaning: “Champion” (Irish origin)
Norman♡
Meaning: “Man from the north” (English origin)
Norris♡
Meaning: “Northerner” (French origin)
Nox♡
Meaning: Latin origin, meaning “night”
Nyleek♡
Meaning: Unique African American name
Nyles♡
Meaning: Variation of “Niles,” meaning “son of Neil”
Nyquell♡
Meaning: Modern blend of “Ny” and “Quell”
Nyshawn♡
Meaning: Blend of “Ny” and “Shawn”
NaQuian♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Naheim♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Najeem♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Narquise♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Nassau♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Navier♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Neari♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Nemiah♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Neville♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Niram♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Na’im♡
Meaning: Benevolent; content, happy (nah-EEM—Arabic, North Africa).
Napoleon♡
Meaning: Lion of the new city; lion from the woodland (Greek).
Naquan♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.
Nardo♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Nasis♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown. Name found among free black men who lived and worked in eighteenth-century New England.
Nat♡
Meaning: Form of Nathan: Giver (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Nate♡
Meaning: Form of Nathan: Giver (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Nathan♡
Meaning: Giver (Hebrew; Old Testament—prophet who rebuked King David).
Nathaniel♡
Meaning: Gift of God (Hebrew; New Testament—disciple of Jesus).
Natrone♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Naylor♡
Meaning: Form of Nayland: Dweller at the island (English).
Ndubuisi♡
Meaning: Life is the first thing (n-doo-BWEE-see—Igbo or Ibo, Nigeria).
Neal♡
Meaning: Form of Niall: Champion (Irish Gaelic).
Nealy♡
Meaning: Form of Niall: Champion (Irish Gaelic).
Ned♡
Meaning: Form of Nedaviah: Generosity of the Lord (NED-ah-VY-ah—Hebrew).
Neil♡
Meaning: Form of Niall: Champion (Irish Gaelic).
Nelsan♡
Meaning: Form of Nelson: Son of the champion; son of Neal (English).
Nelson♡
Meaning: Son of the champion; son of Neal (English).
Nero♡
Meaning: Strong, stern (Latin).
Neville♡
Meaning: From the new town (French).
Newport♡
Meaning: Place name—city in Rhode Island. Name found among free and enslaved black men in late eighteenth-century New England.
Newton♡
Meaning: From the new estate or town (Old English).
Nganga♡
Meaning: Form of Nggangga: Doctor, diviner, priest (n-GAHN-geh—Kongo, Central Africa; Tshiluba, Congo).
Ngomo♡
Meaning: Form of Nogomo: He will prosper (n-GO-mo—Central Africa).
Nicholas♡
Meaning: Form of Nikolaos: Victorious army; victorious people; victorious one (Greek).
Nicolas♡
Meaning: Form of Nikolaos: Victorious army; victorious people; victorious one (Greek).
Nigel♡
Meaning: Dark one (Latin).
Niger♡
Meaning: Place name—a river in Africa (NY-jer).
Nimble♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown. Name found among free black men who lived and worked in eighteenth-century New England.
Nimrod♡
Meaning: Rebel (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Niyi♡
Meaning: Meaning unknown (NEE-ye—Nigeria).
Nkosi♡
Meaning: Ruler (Zulu, South Africa).
Noah♡
Meaning: Rest; comfort (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Noble♡
Meaning: Well-known and noble (Latin).
Norbert♡
Meaning: Shining one from the North (German).
Norm♡
Meaning: Form of Norman: Man of the North (English; French).
Norman♡
Meaning: Man of the North (English; French).
Norris♡
Meaning: Northerner (Old French).
Norvel♡
Meaning: From the north estate (Old Anglo-French).
Norvell♡
Meaning: From the north estate (Old Anglo-French).
Norward♡
Meaning: Northern guardian (Old English).
Norwood♡
Meaning: From the north forest (Old English).
Nuflo♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.
Numa♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Nur♡
Meaning: Light; to illuminate (Arabic, North Africa; Islam—one of the ninety-nine names of Allah).
Nurid-Din♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.
Nyahuma♡
Meaning: A helper of others (Central Africa).