Dawnesha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
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.
100 Names Found•African American girls Names•Starting with "D"
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Dustina♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dallas♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dyana♡
Meaning: Form of Diana: Goddess; divine one (Latin); in Roman mythology, virgin goddess of the moon and hunting.
Deloreese♡
Meaning: Form of Dolores: Sorrows (Spanish).
Dakala♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Demetris♡
Meaning: Form of Demeter: Fertility (Greek); the goddess of fertility and agriculture in Greek mythology.
Dior♡
Meaning: Golden, rich.
Destini♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Delilah♡
Meaning: Languishing or gentle (duh-LI-luh—Hebrew; Old Testament—harlot who deceived Samson).
Doreen♡
Meaning: Irish form of Dora: Gift (Greek).
Daria♡
Meaning: Form of Darice, the feminine form of Darius: Wealthy one (Greek).
Drucilla♡
Meaning: Form of Drusilla, descendant of Drusus, the strong one (Latin; New Testament—daughter of Herod Agrippa I).
Darlene♡
Meaning: Little dear one; little darling (Old Anglo-French).
Djuana♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a feminine form of Juan, a form of John: God is graceful, God is merciful (Hebrew).
Demi♡
Meaning: No meaning available
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.
Darelle♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Derivia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Delonda♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dolores♡
Meaning: Sorrows (Spanish).
Dominique♡
Meaning: A French origin name meaning “belonging to the Lord.”
Dee Dee♡
Meaning: From the Welsh "du": Black; dark one.
Davea♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dalanie♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dayla♡
Meaning: Gentle, compassionate.
Dina♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dayjane♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Denique♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Deliza♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Doby♡
Meaning: Feminine form of the male name Dobry: Good, kind (Polish).
Dawn♡
Meaning: First light of morning sun (Old English).
Demi♡
Meaning: Half, small.
Danyell♡
Meaning: Form of Daniela, the feminine form of Daniel: God is my judge (Hebrew; Old Testament—major prophet).
D'aja♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Delilah♡
Meaning: A Hebrew origin name meaning “delicate.”
Dalina♡
Meaning: Gentle, tender.
Desmarae♡
Meaning: Of the sea, devoted.
Draya♡
Meaning: Strong, brave.
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).
Doris♡
Meaning: From the sea (Greek); goddess in Greek mythology.
Dornette♡
Meaning: Form of Dora: Gift (Greek).
Dawnisha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Dawn: First light of morning sun (Old English).
Darionne♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Debbye♡
Meaning: Form of Deborah: The bee; to speak kindly (Old Testament—one was nursemaid to Rebekah, the other a prophet; Hebrew).
Dedriana♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dae♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Donna♡
Meaning: Lady (Italian).
Delani♡
Meaning: Dark challenger.
Dominique♡
Meaning: French form of Dominica: Belonging to the Lord; born on Sunday (Latin).
Del♡
Meaning: Form of Adele, a form of Adelaide: Noble, kind (French; German; Italian; Portuguese).
Dayshia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dymin♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Darby♡
Meaning: Free from envy.
Dharia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Destiny♡
Meaning: The Greek and Roman goddess of destiny (fate).
Debborah♡
Meaning: Form of Deborah: The bee; to speak kindly (Old Testament—one was nursemaid to Rebekah, the other a prophet; Hebrew).
Daisia♡
Meaning: A modern twist on “Daisy,” meaning “day’s eye.”
Donatella♡
Meaning: Little gift.
D'nette♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Danette, a form of Daniela, the feminine form of Daniel: God is my judge (Hebrew; Old Testament—major prophet).
Devanta♡
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).
Dinah♡
Meaning: Judged (Hebrew; Old Testament—daughter of Leah and Jacob).
Deirdre♡
Meaning: Young girl (Old Irish).
Deborah♡
Meaning: The bee; to speak kindly (Old Testament—one was nursemaid to Rebekah, the other a prophet; Hebrew).
Darlanda♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Darlene (little dear one; little darling—Old Anglo-French) and Yolanda (violet flower—Greek).
DeLores♡
Meaning: Form of Dolores: Sorrows (Spanish).
Dalila♡
Meaning: A Swahili name meaning “gentle,” appreciated for its soft and soothing tone.
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.
Dana♡
Meaning: From the Scandinavian country Denmark (Old Norse).
Deliana♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Danielle♡
Meaning: Form of Daniela, the feminine form of Daniel: God is my judge (Hebrew; Old Testament—major prophet).
Diara♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.
Dalila♡
Meaning: Gentle; gentleness is her soul (dah-LEE-lah—Swahili, East Africa).
DeLois♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Lois: Famous warrior maid (Old German).
Dannisha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dayo♡
Meaning: Yoruba for “joy arrives.”
Dynasty♡
Meaning: Reflecting heritage and grandeur, symbolizing strength and continuity.
Dia♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Diah: Born during the full moon (Somalia).
DeAndra♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Andrea: Womanly (Latin).
Devina♡
Meaning: Divine, heavenly.
Dyona♡
Meaning: Form of Diana: Goddess; divine one (Latin); in Roman mythology, virgin goddess of the moon and hunting.
Dream♡
Meaning: Word name: Vision (Middle English, from the German).
Donyette♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture. a feminine form of Donald: World ruler (Scottish Gaelic).
Delanna♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Delabian♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Deanna♡
Meaning: Form of Diana: Goddess; divine one (Latin).
Deyadria♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Danai♡
Meaning: God is my judge.
Dijonae♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dorothy♡
Meaning: Form of Dorothea: Gift of God (Greek).
Deidra♡
Meaning: Form of Deirdre: Young girl (Old Irish).
Drusilla♡
Meaning: Descendant of Drusus, the strong one (Latin; New Testament—daughter of Herod Agrippa I).
D'Ashnash♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Dyshelle♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Dionne♡
Meaning: Form of Dione: In Greek mythology, the wife of Zeus and mother of Aphrodite (DY-ah-nee).
Doniece♡
Meaning: No meaning available
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).
Delray♡
Meaning: No meaning available