Paige♡
Meaning: An English origin name meaning “young servant.”
African American Names for Girls Starting with P
P - Authentic African American Girls Names & Their Meanings
Browse our curated list of African American girls names that start with the letter "P". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.
82 Names Found•African American girls Names•Starting with "P"
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Paisley♡
Meaning: Inspired by the pattern, symbolizing creativity and uniqueness.
Palesa♡
Meaning: Sotho for “flower.”
Paris♡
Meaning: A French origin name referring to the city, symbolizing elegance and sophistication.
Parissa♡
Meaning: Like a fairy.
Patrice♡
Meaning: Popular in the 80s, symbolizing strength and grace.
Pearl♡
Meaning: Inspired by the precious gem, symbolizing wisdom and beauty.
Penda♡
Meaning: A Swahili name meaning “love,” embodying affection.
Penelope♡
Meaning: A Greek origin name meaning “weaver.”
Peninnah♡
Meaning: Hebrew with African use, meaning “precious stone.”
Perla♡
Meaning: Pearl, precious.
Persia♡
Meaning: Land of the Persians.
Peyton♡
Meaning: An English origin name meaning “fighting man’s estate.”
Philippa♡
Meaning: Lover of horses.
Philomena♡
Meaning: Greek origin, meaning “lover of strength.”
Phoebe♡
Meaning: A Greek origin name meaning “bright” or “pure.”
Phoenix♡
Meaning: Represents rebirth and resilience, a powerful choice.
Phoenixx♡
Meaning: Rebirth, resilience.
Pia♡
Meaning: Pious, devout.
Pilar♡
Meaning: Spanish origin, meaning “pillar of strength.”
Piper♡
Meaning: An English origin name meaning “pipe player.”
Poet♡
Meaning: A modern choice, symbolizing creativity and expression.
Poetry♡
Meaning: Symbolizes creativity and artistic expression, chosen for its unique sound.
Posey♡
Meaning: Flower, blossom.
Precious♡
Meaning: Chosen for its endearing quality, celebrating cherished individuality.
Promise♡
Meaning: Symbolizes hope and faithfulness, often chosen for its uplifting meaning.
Prynce♡
Meaning: Royalty, noble.
Paetra♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Parece♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Patriciana♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Pavlina♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Pearlina♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Phenicia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Phylicity♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Pravleen♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Page♡
Meaning: Young servant (English; French; Scottish); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Palina♡
Meaning: Form of Paule: Little; small in stature but big in love and constancy (Latin).
Pam♡
Meaning: Form of Pamela: All honey (Greek). Created in 1590 by Sir Philip Sidney for a character in Arcadia.
Pamela♡
Meaning: All honey (Greek). Created in 1590 by Sir Philip Sidney for a character in Arcadia.
Pamelia♡
Meaning: Form of Pamela: All honey (Greek). Created in 1590 by Sir Philip Sidney for a character in Arcadia.
Pansy♡
Meaning: A flower; a thought (French).
Patience♡
Meaning: Endurance with fortitude (English, from the Latin). Commonly used in the eighteenth century among free blacks.
Patra♡
Meaning: Form of Cleopatra: A father's glory (Greek).
Patrice♡
Meaning: Form of Patricia: Noble one (Latin).
Patricia♡
Meaning: Noble one (Latin).
Patryce♡
Meaning: Form of Patricia: Noble one (Latin).
Patsey♡
Meaning: Form of Patricia: Noble one (Latin).
Patsy♡
Meaning: Form of Patricia: Noble one (Latin).
Patti♡
Meaning: Form of Patricia: Noble one (Latin).
Paula♡
Meaning: Form of Paule, feminine form of Paul: Little; small in stature but big in love and constancy (Latin; New Testament).
Paule♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Paul: Little; small in stature but big in love and constancy (Latin; New Testament).
Pauletta♡
Meaning: Form of Paule, feminine form of Paul: Little; small in stature but big in love and constancy (Latin; New Testament).
Paulette♡
Meaning: Form of Paule, feminine form of Paul: Little; small in stature but big in love and constancy (Latin; New Testament).
Pauli♡
Meaning: Form of Paule, feminine form of Paul: Little; small in stature but big in love and constancy (Latin; New Testament).
Paulina♡
Meaning: Form of Paule, feminine form of Paul: Little; small in stature but big in love and constancy (Latin; New Testament).
Pauline♡
Meaning: Form of Paule, feminine form of Paul: Little; small in stature but big in love and constancy (Latin; New Testament).
Peaches♡
Meaning: Word name—Fruit of a small tree related to the rose family.
Pearl♡
Meaning: Word name—a gem grown in certain mollusks, noted for its perfection; the gemstone for the sign of Gemini.
Pearlett♡
Meaning: Form of Pearl: Word name—A gem grown in certain mollusks, noted for its perfection; the gemstone for the sign of Gemini.
Pearlie♡
Meaning: Form of Pearl: Word name—A gem grown in certain mollusks, noted for its perfection; the gemstone for the sign of Gemini.
Pearly♡
Meaning: Form of Pearl: Word name—A gem grown in certain mollusks, noted for its perfection; the gemstone for the sign of Gemini.
Peggy♡
Meaning: Form of Margaret: Pearl (Greek).
Penny♡
Meaning: Copper color (African-American).
Perle♡
Meaning: Word name—form of Pearl, from the word pearl: A gem grown in certain mollusks, noted for its perfection; the gemstone for the sign of Gemini.
Phalecian♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Felicia: Happy; lucky (Latin).
Pharra♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a phonetic form of Farrar, as it is pronounced in Virginia (fa-RAH).
Phebe♡
Meaning: Form of Phoebe, the feminine form of Phoibos: Bright and brilliant (Greek). In poetry, Phoebe is the personification of the moon.
Philippa♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Philippos: Lover of horses (Greek).
Phillis♡
Meaning: Form of Phyllis: Green branch (Greek).
Phoebe♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Phoibos: Bright and brilliant (Greek). In poetry, Phoebe is the personification of the moon.
Phylea♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Phylicia, form of Felicia (Happy—Latin) and Leah (weary one—Old Testament, wife of Jacob and sister of Rachel; Hebrew).
Phylicia♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Felicia: Happy (Latin).
Phyllis♡
Meaning: Green branch (Greek).
Pinkie♡
Meaning: From the color pink.
Pinta♡
Meaning: Form of Pinda: Groundnut (pea-EN-dah—Kongo, Central Africa).
Polly♡
Meaning: Form of Paule: Little; small in stature but big in love and constancy (Latin).
Porsha♡
Meaning: A form of Portia: An offering (Latin).
Portia♡
Meaning: An offering (Latin).
Precious♡
Meaning: Word name—Of great value or high price; highly esteemed or cherished (Latin; Old French; Middle English).
Priscilla♡
Meaning: Ancient (Latin).
Protcone♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Prudy♡
Meaning: Form of Prudence: Foresight; intelligence; one who exercises caution and wisdom (Latin). Name found among free black women who lived and worked in New England during the early nineteenth century.