African American Names for Girls Starting with T

T - Authentic African American Girls Names & Their Meanings

Browse our curated list of African American girls names that start with the letter "T". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.

100 Names FoundAfrican American girls NamesStarting with "T"

Tembi

Meaning: No meaning available

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Tasha

Meaning: Form of Natasha, the Russian form of Natalie: Birthday or natal day (Latin).

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Timone

Meaning: No meaning available

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Tisha

Meaning: A contemporary variation of “Patricia” or “Leticia.”

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Tyra

Meaning: Made popular by Tyra Banks, symbolizing beauty and empowerment.

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Tasheka

Meaning: No meaning available

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Traci

Meaning: Form of Theresa: Reaper, harvester (Greek).

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Theandrea

Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Andrea: Womanly (Latin).

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Tanya

Meaning: A Russian origin name, a variant of Tania, meaning “fairy” or “elf,” symbolizing magic and wonder.

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Tirrell

Meaning: No meaning available

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Tehilalla

Meaning: No meaning available

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Tessie

Meaning: Form of Tessa: Fourth child (Greek).

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Tamanisha

Meaning: Blend of two names such as Tamara (date palm, palm tree—Hebrew) and Nisha (nee-sha—night—Hindi, India).

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Taquoya

Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.

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Turquoise

Meaning: Turkish stone; the color turquoise, from the bluish-green mineral by the same name (French).

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Tamico

Meaning: Form of Tamiko: People child (Japanese).

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Tera

Meaning: Form of Terra: Land, earth (Latin).

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Tiandre

Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a feminine form of Andre, a form of Andreas: Strong, manly (French, from the Greek).

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Tennie

Meaning: Form of Tenny: Descendent of Dennis (English, from the French and Greek); surname or family name given for a first or middle name. Usually a male name.

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Ta’nita

Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Anita, Spanish form of Ann: Graceful one (ah-NEE-tah—Hebrew).

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Tameka

Meaning: Meaning “twin,” a common choice in the 80s.

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Tykera

Meaning: No meaning available

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Tamiko

Meaning: People child (Japanese).

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TeLeauba

Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.

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Tangela

Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Angela, a form of Angele: Angel or messenger (Greek).

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Thelma

Meaning: Name created by author Marie Corelli for the Norwegian heroine in her novel Thelma, published in 1877.

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Taleah

Meaning: Blooming, flourishing.

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Thankful

Meaning: Word name—Grateful (English). Name found among free black women in early nineteenth-century New England.

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Tami

Meaning: Dark half of the moon (Hindi, India).

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Tomesia

Meaning: No meaning available

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Tengemana

Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.

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Trystan

Meaning: Feminine form of Tristan: Noisy one (Celtic; Old Welsh).

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Timi

Meaning: Feminine form of Tim, Timmie, Timothy: He who honors God (Greek; New Testament).

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Trissa

Meaning: No meaning available

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Taylor

Meaning: An English origin name meaning “tailor.”

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Taslem

Meaning: Form of Tasleem: Little star (Muslim).

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Tayana

Meaning: Inspired by “Tanya,” meaning “grace.”

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Tawana

Meaning: Created name (Native North American).

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Tamla

Meaning: Blend of two names such as Tamara (date palm, palm tree—Hebrew) and Pamela (all honey—Greek).

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Twanzette

Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.

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Tatyana

Meaning: Form of Tatiana: Old Roman family name (Russian).

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T’Jae

Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.

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Thomasina

Meaning: Feminine form of Thomas: Twin (Greek).

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Troya

Meaning: No meaning available

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Tyika

Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.

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Taffy

Meaning: Beloved (Welsh); usually a male name.

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Toshina

Meaning: No meaning available

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Tylissa

Meaning: No meaning available

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Tashya

Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.

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Tituba

Meaning: Meaning unknown (TIH-tu-bah). Name of a character in American playwright Arthur Miller's play The Crucible.

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Tynesha

Meaning: Gracious, God is gracious.

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Tamasin

Meaning: No meaning available

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Toni

Meaning: Form of Antonia, the feminine form of Anthony: Inestimable, priceless (Latin).

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Tamisha

Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Tami: Dark half of the moon (ta-MEE-shah—Hindi, India).

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Tracii

Meaning: Form of Theresa: Reaper, harvester (Greek).

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Tiana

Meaning: A Slavic origin name meaning “fairy queen.”

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Tasaheeco

Meaning: Meaning unknown (Native North American).

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Treona

Meaning: Blend of of two names such as Trena, a form of Katrina, a form of Katarina, the German form of Katherine (pure one—Greek) and Alona (strong as an oak—Hebrew).

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Terry

Meaning: Form of Teresa, a form of Theresa: Reaper, harvester (Greek).

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Tameria

Meaning: Form of Tamara: Date palm, palm tree (Hebrew).

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Terrie

Meaning: Form of Teresa, a form of Theresa: Reaper, harvester (Greek).

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Tamani

Meaning: Swahili for “hope.”

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Tangilique

Meaning: No meaning available

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Teresa

Meaning: Form of Theresa: Reaper, harvester (Greek).

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Tamicka

Meaning: No meaning available

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Tiomba

Meaning: Form of Tiombe: Shy (African).

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Teandra

Meaning: Feminine form of Andre, a form of Andreas: Strong, manly (French, from the Greek).

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T’chala

Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.

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Toiana

Meaning: No meaning available

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Teagen

Meaning: No meaning available

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Tyree

Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a feminine form of Tyrone: Sovereign (Greek).

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Taron

Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Daron, a form of Darren: Little great one (English; Irish Gaelic).

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Tyla

Meaning: Tile maker, artistic.

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Tilda

Meaning: Form of Matilda, a form of Mathilda: Mighty battle maiden (Old High German).

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Treasure

Meaning: Symbolizes something cherished and loved, often chosen for its sentiment.

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Taylor

Meaning: A tailor, from the Old French tailleur (English; Scottish); surname or family name given for a first or middle name. Also a male name.

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Terri

Meaning: No meaning available

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Tatiana

Meaning: A Russian origin name meaning “fairy” or “mystic,” associated with magic and mystery.

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T'Keyah

Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Kiya: To take a walk; a journey (KEY-yah—Kongo, Central Africa).

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Tangela

Meaning: Angelic, messenger.

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Tiara

Meaning: Crown; jeweled headdress (Latin).

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Tyasia

Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.

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Tujonna

Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.

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Tashyra

Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.

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Tisha

Meaning: Form of Letitia: Gladness (Latin).

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Temp

Meaning: Form of Temperance: One who uses self-control and restraint (English).

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Taliyah

Meaning: A modern take on Talia, adding a unique twist.

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Taraji

Meaning: An Arabic origin name meaning “hope,” symbolizing optimism and aspiration.

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Tania

Meaning: Form of Tanya, a form of Tatiana: Old Roman family name (Russian).

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Tyreeka

Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a feminine form of Tyrone: Sovereign (Greek).

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Tramecia

Meaning: No meaning available

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Tasia

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