Lauren♡
Meaning: A Latin origin name meaning “bay laurel.”
African American Names for Girls Starting with L
L - Authentic African American Girls Names & Their Meanings
Browse our curated list of African American girls names that start with the letter "L". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.
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La Toya♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Toya, a Spanish form of Victoria: Victory (Latin).
Lucia♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Lucius: Bringer of light (Latin).
Lajeune♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of June: Born in June (Latin).
Latrice♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Patricia: Noble one (Latin).
Latosha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Natasha, the Russian form of Natalie: Birthday or natal day (Latin).
Lauryn♡
Meaning: Form of Lauren, a feminine form of Laurence, a form of Lawrence: From the place of the laurel tree; laurel-crowned one (English; Latin).
Leota♡
Meaning: Form of Leoda: Woman of the people (Old German).
Leigh♡
Meaning: Woodland clearing (English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Leona♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Leon, a form of Leo: Lion (Latin).
Lurita♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Louise (famous warrior maid—Old German) and Rita (right, proper—Hindi, India; a form of Margherita, Italian form of Margaret—pearl—Latin).
Lyndia♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Lynn (from the pool or waterfall—Old Welsh) and Andrea, the feminine form of Andreas (womanly, feminine—Greek).
Lethabo♡
Meaning: Sotho for “joy.”
Lois♡
Meaning: Form of Louise: Famous warrior maid (Old German).
LaSonja♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Sonja, the Scandinavian form of Sonya, a form of Sophia: The wise one (Greek; Russian).
Leesha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Lee: From the pasture meadow (Old English).
LaTanya♡
Meaning: A blend of La- and Tanya, symbolizing joy and elegance.
Lela♡
Meaning: Form of Leila: Dark as night; night of destiny; chaste; affectionate (lay-lah, lee-lah—Algeria; Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Lorraine♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Lashaya♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Latoya♡
Meaning: A modern classic in the African American community, often meaning “victorious one.”
Lillianna♡
Meaning: Innocent, pure.
Liza♡
Meaning: Form of Elizabeth, a form of Elisabeth: Consecrated to God; oath of God (Hebrew; New Testament—Mother of John the Baptist).
LaTasha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Natasha, the Russian form of Natalie: Birthday or natal day (Latin).
Loretta♡
Meaning: Form of Laura: A crown of laurel leaves, the ancient emblem of victory (Latin).
Lovie♡
Meaning: Word name—Form of love: Strong affection for another (Old English).
Lillian♡
Meaning: Form of Lilian: Lily flower (Latin).
Lyric♡
Meaning: An English origin name referring to the words of a song, symbolizing creativity and expression.
Loyalty♡
Meaning: Reflects faithfulness and commitment.
Luedelia♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Louise (famous warrior maid—Old German) and Delia (visible—Greek).
Latresia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Lyn♡
Meaning: Form of Lynn: From the pool or waterfall (Old Welsh).
Lauren♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Laurence, a form of Lawrence: From the place of the laurel tree; laurel-crowned one (English; Latin).
Lyssa♡
Meaning: Form of Elisabeth: Consecrated to God; oath of God (Hebrew; New Testament—Mother of John the Baptist).
Liana♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Lottie♡
Meaning: Form of Charlotte: Little womanly one (French).
Leelannee♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Lewana♡
Meaning: Shining white one; the moon (English; Hebrew).
Luella♡
Meaning: Form of Louella: Blend of two names such as Louise (famous warrior maid—Old German) and Ella (beautiful fairy maiden—Old English; complete—German).
LoVon♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Yvonne: Archer, yew (Old French).
Ladell♡
Meaning: No meaning available
LaRuth♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Ruth: Compassionate; beautiful (Hebrew; Old Testament—Moabite widow devoted to her Hebrew mother-in-law, Naomi).
Leala♡
Meaning: Loyal, faithful.
Lynnette♡
Meaning: Form of Lynette: The linnet bird (Old French).
Lilia♡
Meaning: Pure, lily flower.
Lenecia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Lucie♡
Meaning: Form of Lucia, the feminine form of Lucius: Bringer of light (Latin).
Lucia♡
Meaning: A Latin origin name meaning “light.”
Lucretia♡
Meaning: Riches; reward (Latin). Name found among free women who lived and worked in nineteenth-century New England.
Lil♡
Meaning: Form of Lilian: Lily flower (Latin).
Lysandra♡
Meaning: Freeing people.
Legacy♡
Meaning: Celebrating heritage and impact, a name with depth.
Lakayla♡
Meaning: Graceful, joyful.
Limbe♡
Meaning: Joyfulness (Tiv, Nigeria).
Lamara♡
Meaning: Shining, bright.
Landyn♡
Meaning: Long hill.
Lettise♡
Meaning: Form of Letitia: Gladness (Latin). Name found among free black women in eighteenth-century New England.
Lilian♡
Meaning: Lily flower (Latin).
Lailani♡
Meaning: Heavenly flower.
Lumen♡
Meaning: Meaning light, symbolizing brightness and positivity.
Lotty♡
Meaning: Form of Charlotte: Little womanly one (French).
LaRue♡
Meaning: The street (French); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Laura♡
Meaning: A crown of laurel leaves, the ancient emblem of victory (Latin).
Latesha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Natasha, the Russian form of Natalie: Birthday or natal day (Latin).
Lianne♡
Meaning: Grace, favor.
Lavern♡
Meaning: Form of Laverne: Springlike (Latin).
Lakedra♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Lomela♡
Meaning: African for “one who is loved.”
Lourdes♡
Meaning: Dweller from the craggy slope (LURE-days—Spanish Basque).
Lakeisha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Aiesha or Aisha: Life (ah-EE-sha—Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Loraine♡
Meaning: Form of Lorraine: Place name—eastern province in France.
Lisette♡
Meaning: Form of Elisabeth: Consecrated to God; oath of God (Hebrew; New Testament—Mother of John the Baptist).
Lynette♡
Meaning: The linnet bird (Old French).
Lani♡
Meaning: Sky; heaven (LAH-nee—Hawaiian).
Leyla♡
Meaning: Form of Leila: Dark as night; night of destiny; chaste; affectionate (lay-lah, lee-lah—Algeria; Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Lucinda♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Layla♡
Meaning: An Arabic origin name meaning “night.”
Lotus♡
Meaning: Purity, beauty.
Lizeth♡
Meaning: Consecrated to God.
Lezli♡
Meaning: Form of Leslie: Dweller at the gray fortress; smaller meadow, smaller clearing (Scottish Gaelic).
Lively♡
Meaning: Chosen for its joyful and spirited meaning.
Lajaun♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Juan, the Spanish form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew; New Testament).
Loretta♡
Meaning: Little laurel.
Latiyah♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Lovelle♡
Meaning: Beloved, cherished.
Lynn♡
Meaning: From the pool or waterfall (Old Welsh).
Lafyette♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Lizzie♡
Meaning: Form of Elizabeth, a form of Elisabeth: Consecrated to God; oath of God (Hebrew; New Testament—Mother of John the Baptist).
Lynetta♡
Meaning: Form of Lynette: The linnet bird (Old French).
Leslie♡
Meaning: Dweller at the gray fortress; smaller meadow, smaller clearing (Scottish Gaelic).
Louise♡
Meaning: Famous warrior maid (Old German).
Loubertha♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Louise (famous warrior maid—Old German) and Bertha (shining, glorious one—Old German).
Libra♡
Meaning: Inspired by the zodiac, symbolizing balance and harmony.
Lorraine♡
Meaning: Place name—eastern province in France.
Lee♡
Meaning: From the pasture meadow (Old English).
Lavaida♡
Meaning: Form of Laveda: Purified one (Latin).
Lamesha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Lakisha♡
Meaning: A distinctive choice that combines “La” with “Kisha,” commonly seen.
Londyn♡
Meaning: Inspired by the city, popular for its trendy and unique sound.
Laylah♡
Meaning: Night, beauty.