Devontria♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Devon, a form of Devin: Poet; a man of learning (Irish Gaelic).
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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Deloris♡
Meaning: Form of Dolores: Sorrows (Spanish).
Dawnisha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Dawn: First light of morning sun (Old English).
Dominique♡
Meaning: A French origin name meaning “belonging to the Lord.”
Denean♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Dean: From the valley (Old English).
D'Andrea♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Divine♡
Meaning: Chosen for its spiritual and uplifting meaning.
Desiree♡
Meaning: Meaning “desired,” loved for its beauty and grace.
Dee Dee♡
Meaning: From the Welsh "du": Black; dark one.
Deloreese♡
Meaning: Form of Dolores: Sorrows (Spanish).
Devi♡
Meaning: Divine (Hindi, India; derived from the Sanskrit). The name of the primary Hindu goddess, the mother goddess, the wife of Shiva.
Denique♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Denyce♡
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.
Desmarae♡
Meaning: Of the sea, devoted.
Dainnese♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Danielle (God is my judge—Hebrew) and Denise (from Dionysus, Greek God of wine—French).
Delilah♡
Meaning: Languishing or gentle (duh-LI-luh—Hebrew; Old Testament—harlot who deceived Samson).
Dinah♡
Meaning: Judged (Hebrew; Old Testament—daughter of Leah and Jacob).
Delanna♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Daedra♡
Meaning: Form of Deirdre: Young girl (Old Irish).
Dalanie♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Daphne♡
Meaning: Laurel or bay tree; laurel maiden; victorious (Greek).
Domynyque♡
Meaning: Form of Dominique, the French form of Dominica: Belonging to the Lord; born on Sunday (Latin).
Doreen♡
Meaning: Irish form of Dora: Gift (Greek).
Dannisha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Deanira♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Danai♡
Meaning: God is my judge.
Deanna♡
Meaning: Form of Diana: Goddess; divine one (Latin).
Dana♡
Meaning: From the Scandinavian country Denmark (Old Norse).
D'lynne♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Diann♡
Meaning: Form of Diane, a form of Diana: Goddess; divine one (Latin); in Roman mythology, virgin goddess of the moon and hunting.
Dayo♡
Meaning: Yoruba for “joy arrives.”
Delorez♡
Meaning: Form of Delores, a form of Dolores: Sorrows (Spanish).
Daniella♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Diana♡
Meaning: A Latin origin name meaning “divine.”
Delicia♡
Meaning: Delight (Latin).
Dottie♡
Meaning: Form of Dorothea: 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).
Daisy♡
Meaning: An English origin name referring to the flower
Diahann♡
Meaning: Form of Diane, a form of Diana: Goddess; divine one (Latin); in Roman mythology, virgin goddess of the moon and hunting.
Deliza♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Delhia♡
Meaning: Form of Delia: Visible (Greek).
Donna♡
Meaning: Lady (Italian).
Danitra♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Daniela, the feminine form of Daniel: God is my judge (Hebrew; Old Testament—major prophet).
Diane♡
Meaning: Form of Diana: Goddess; divine one (Latin); in Roman mythology, virgin goddess of the moon and hunting.
Desira♡
Meaning: Modern take on Desiree, meaning “desired.”
Dayla♡
Meaning: Gentle, compassionate.
Dae♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Destiny♡
Meaning: Meaning fate or purpose, celebrating uniqueness and strength.
Derivia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dior♡
Meaning: Golden, rich.
Donita♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Donald: World ruler (Scottish Gaelic).
Davea♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Darlene♡
Meaning: Little dear one; little darling (Old Anglo-French).
Deidra♡
Meaning: Form of Deirdre: Young girl (Old Irish).
Della♡
Meaning: Form of Adele, a form of Adelaide: Noble, kind (French; German; Italian; Portuguese).
Dornette♡
Meaning: Form of Dora: Gift (Greek).
Doris♡
Meaning: From the sea (Greek); goddess in Greek mythology.
Dayshia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Desire♡
Meaning: Desired, longed for.
Draya♡
Meaning: Strong, brave.
Doniece♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Darrisha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Debbie♡
Meaning: Form of Deborah: The bee; to speak kindly (Old Testament—one was nursemaid to Rebekah, the other a prophet; Hebrew).
Dia♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Diah: Born during the full moon (Somalia).
Demrah♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dulcie♡
Meaning: Sweet (Latin).
Darionne♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Daria♡
Meaning: Form of Darice, the feminine form of Darius: Wealthy one (Greek).
Demetria♡
Meaning: Form of Demeter: Fertility (Greek); the goddess of fertility and agriculture in Greek mythology.
Dominica♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dynasti♡
Meaning: Powerful, grand heritage.
Dolores♡
Meaning: Sorrows (Spanish).
Daryle♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Darrel: Little dear or beloved one (French).
Deyadria♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dorothy♡
Meaning: Form of Dorothea: Gift of God (Greek).
Dawnn♡
Meaning: Form of Dawn: First light of morning sun (Old English).
Deborah♡
Meaning: The bee; to speak kindly (Old Testament—one was nursemaid to Rebekah, the other a prophet; Hebrew).
Dazzline♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dijonae♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Deonna♡
Meaning: Divine.
Dena♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Dean: From the valley (Old English).
Desirae♡
Meaning: A modern spelling of Desiree, adding flair and individuality.
Dreda♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
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.
Demetris♡
Meaning: Form of Demeter: Fertility (Greek); the goddess of fertility and agriculture in Greek mythology.
Del♡
Meaning: Form of Adele, a form of Adelaide: Noble, kind (French; German; Italian; Portuguese).
De Ann♡
Meaning: Form of Diana: Goddess; divine one (Latin).
Darnesha♡
Meaning: Wise, enduring.
Darnetta♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a feminine form of Darnell: An annual grass that was believed to cause intoxication (Old French); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Devina♡
Meaning: Divine, heavenly.
Demi♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Deandra♡
Meaning: Divine protector.
Dustina♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Delilah♡
Meaning: A Hebrew origin name meaning “delicate.”
Devon♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Deana♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Deka♡
Meaning: Somali for “pleasing.”
Danette♡
Meaning: Form of Daniela, the feminine form of Daniel: God is my judge (Hebrew; Old Testament—major prophet).
Deirdre♡
Meaning: Young girl (Old Irish).
Daisia♡
Meaning: A modern twist on “Daisy,” meaning “day’s eye.”