Mikita♡
Meaning: No meaning available
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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Marlesse♡
Meaning: Form of Marlene (German), a form of Madeline, a form of Magdala: Elevated, magnificent (Greek).
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).
Maylee♡
Meaning: Beautiful flower.
Malaika♡
Meaning: Angel (mah-LAH-EE-kah, mah-LIGH-kuh—Swahili, East Africa).
Myrlie♡
Meaning: Form of Myrtle: The myrtle (bush or tree with white or pink flowers), an ancient Greek symbol of triumph and victory (Greek).
Martina♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Martin, the English form of the Latin Martinus: Warlike one. Rooted in the mythological god of war, Mars.
Maariyah♡
Meaning: Lady of grace.
Melody♡
Meaning: Form of Melodie: Song; beautiful music (Greek).
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.
Mishka♡
Meaning: Little bear.
Markeshia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Maliaka♡
Meaning: Form of Malaika: Angel (mah-LAH-EE-kah, mah-LIGH-kuh—Swahili, East Africa).
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).
Merze♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Mercy: Compassion, pity, forgiveness (Middle English, from the Latin).
Melba♡
Meaning: Form of Malva: Soft, slender (Greek).
Mirita♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Michele♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Michel, the French form of Michael: Who is like God? (Hebrew).
Mattiwilda♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Mattea (gift of God—Italian, from the Hebrew) and Wilda (forest dweller—English; to strive—German).
Mackenna♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Medora♡
Meaning: Mother’s gift (English).
Mathilda♡
Meaning: Mighty battle maiden (Old High German).
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).
Marlowe♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Mari♡
Meaning: A people of Zimbabwe; also spelled Mhari (MAH-ree).
Melah♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Mwata♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Maxine♡
Meaning: Greatest (Latin).
Malinda♡
Meaning: Form of Melinda, a form of Linda: Wait; wait for goodness (LEEN-dah—Xhosa, South Africa).
Malinda♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Maya♡
Meaning: Illusion, fantasy (MAY-yah—Hindi, India). In Indian mythology, Maya is a name of the goddess Devi, the consort of Shiva.
Maeretha♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Mae, a form of May (great one—Latin) and Aretha (excellence, virtue, value—Greek).
Maleka♡
Meaning: Form of Malika: Queen; of high attributes (mah-LEE-kah—Swahili, East Africa).
Mayme♡
Meaning: Form of Mamie, a form of Margaret, the English form of Margarites: Pearl (Greek).
Mirembe♡
Meaning: Luganda for “peace.”
Molly♡
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).
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).
Madison♡
Meaning: An English origin name meaning “son of Matthew.”
Melzea♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Mozella♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Monice♡
Meaning: Form of Monica: Meaning uncertain (Greek—mother of St. Augustine).
Meredith♡
Meaning: Great chief (Old Welsh); surname or family given for a first or middle name.
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).
Marchet♡
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.
Malia♡
Meaning: A Hawaiian origin name meaning “calm” or “peaceful.”
Maya♡
Meaning: A Russian origin name meaning “water”; also a name of Egyptian origin, symbolizing life and fluidity.
Makaila♡
Meaning: Who is like God?
Maud♡
Meaning: Form of Matilda, a form of Mathilda: Mighty battle maiden (Old High German).
Misha♡
Meaning: Form of Maisha: Life (mah-EE-shah—Swahili, East Africa).
Malea♡
Meaning: Calming, peace.
Monea♡
Meaning: A unique name in the African American community, meaning “solitary” or “advisor.”
Marvelous♡
Meaning: Meaning extraordinary, this name reflects admiration and uniqueness.
Maliyah♡
Meaning: Peaceful, beloved.
Miranda♡
Meaning: A Latin origin name meaning “admirable.”
Makeda♡
Meaning: Beautiful armrest, referring to traditional carved wood armrests (mah-KUH-dah—Amharic, Ethiopia).
Muse♡
Meaning: Inspired by creativity and inspiration.
Melindaett♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Melinda, a form of Linda: Wait; wait for goodness (LEEN-dah—Xhosa, South Africa).
Matt♡
Meaning: Form of Matilda, a form of Mathilda: Mighty battle maiden (Old HIgh German).
Mabel♡
Meaning: Lovable one (Latin).
Milaena♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Millicent (industrious and true—English, from the French and Old High German) and Alana (feminine form of Alan—handsome, cheerful, harmonious one—Irish).
Markita♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Mark: Little hammer; little warlike one (Latin).
Marcenia♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Marcus: Little hammer; little warlike one (Latin). Rooted in Mars, the Roman god of war.
Mwanaidi♡
Meaning: Swahili for “promise.”
Mystelle♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Mariena♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Makari♡
Meaning: Blessed, happy.
Marianne♡
Meaning: Blend of the two names 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) and Anne (form of Ann, a form of Hannah—graceful one; merciful—Hebrew; Old Testament—mother of Samuel).
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).
Mystique♡
Meaning: Inspired by the word “mystery,” often chosen for its intriguing sound.
Marcella♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Marcellus, the Italian form of Marcus: Little hammer; little warlike one (Latin). Rooted in Mars, the Roman god of war.
Mecca♡
Meaning: Holy city, spiritual place.
Malikah♡
Meaning: Form of Malika: Queen; of high attributes (mah-LEE-kah—Swahili, East Africa).
Monifa♡
Meaning: Lucky, fortunate.
Myla♡
Meaning: Merciful, soldier.
Mia♡
Meaning: A Latin origin name meaning “mine.”
Meondra♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.
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).
Martia♡
Meaning: Warrior of Mars.
Mahalia♡
Meaning: Marrow, fat (ma-HAH-lee-ah—Aramaic).
Muriel♡
Meaning: Dweller near the bright, shining sea (Irish).
Matilda♡
Meaning: Form of Mathilda: Mighty battle maiden (Old High German).
Maelle♡
Meaning: Chief, leader.
Melvene♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Melvin: Sword friend; speech friend (Old English).
Maria♡
Meaning: Latin form (New Testament) of 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).
Mumia♡
Meaning: Prince (West Africa); usually a male name.
Milla♡
Meaning: Form of Millicent: Industrious and true (English, from the French and Old High German).
Melviena♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Marchette♡
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.
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.
Martha♡
Meaning: Lady or mistress (Aramaic; New Testament—sister of Lazarus and Mary of Bethany).
Madelyn♡
Meaning: Form of Madeline: From Magdala, meaning elevated, magnificent (Greek).
Mailou♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Maia (MY-yuh—nurse or mother—Greek) and Lou (famous warrior maid—Old German).
Melbette♡
Meaning: Form of Melba, a form of Malva: Soft, slender (Greek).
Mierra♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Meri♡
Meaning: Form of Miryam: Sea of bitterness or sorrow; rebellion; wished-for child; mistress or lady of the sea (Hebrew; Old Testament—sister of Moses and Aaron).
Maryum♡
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).
My-Asia♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of a place name—Asia: One of the seven continents of the world.
Mayu♡
Meaning: Genuine gentleness; gentle truth (Japanese).
Mavis♡
Meaning: Song thrush (French).