What's a good name for an african-american baby girl?

I'm 7 months pregnant and I want to have a better idea of what name to name my baby girl. I have a tons of books on baby names, but don't have one idea. I'm not great at making choices so I think I should get some help. I'd appreciate it if the name wasn't something crazy!! :-)





Thanks!!

What's a good name for an african-american baby girl?
Ananda ( means worthy of love) African- American





Dercia ( means athletic) African-American





Keisha ( means her life) African-American





Lakeisha ( from Keziah ) Arican-American





Lanelle ( means a narrow road) African-American





Kaula (means to buy) African





Afia /Afya ( means Born on Friday) African





Zaila ( means I am female) African





Zalika ( means well born) African





Abba ( Born on Thursday) African





Akia ( means First Born) African





Latanya (The fairy queen) African-American





Latoya (praised woman) African-American





Latisha (means great joy) African-American





Mekelle ( Who is like God) African-American





Moesha ( Drawn out of water) African-American





Monisha (solitary life) African-American





Timberly ( Tall Ruler) African-American





Taniel ( fem. form of Daniel) African-American





Nakeisha ( Her life) African-American





Quanda ( a companion) African-American





Tamarr ( date palm) African-American





Shaquana (truth in life) African-American





Shantelle ( song) African-American





Nichelle (victorious maiden) African-American





Hope these help.


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C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
Reply:i like the names Laishah (LAY-SHUH) and Monica.
Reply:what about Tamikah? or Takeesha
Reply:Im from Africa born and raised and here are some of the girls names that were common. (South Africa, Zulu region)





Nandi (NUN-dee) (Zulu)


Nkosi (IN-KOH-see)- means God in Zulu or He will rule in Nguni (Nguni tribe)


Lesendi- It means the light


Thandi-(TUND-ee) (Zulu) (means love)


Thula (Two-lah)- it means quiet and peaceful (Zulu)


Naledi- means star (Nah-leh-dee)


Bongani- sing with joy (Nguni tribe)


Delani (De-lah-nee)- means be content (Xhosa tribe)


Lindela - Zulu - wait for something (Lynn-deh-la)


Shumba - zulu and means Lion
Reply:Laila / Layla / Leila. Comes from Persian, means "night" or born at night or something like that. I always thought it was pretty and exotic, not too common, yet not way out there either. This is kind of weird, but I've also always liked Ryan for a girl. You can mix up the spelling but I think it sounds pretty. Anyway, whatever you choose I'm sure will be lovely -- and congrats!
Reply:nneka it means princess in swahille
Reply:I've always loved the name Yasmin or, alternately, Yasmine. Beautiful, elegant, clearly soulful but it could still be pronounced and spelled without much difficulty.





Good luck! I'll let you know if I think of any others. If you have a moment, please answer my naming question, too. Thanks.
Reply:I like the name of Debbie and Jackie for an african-american baby girl. They are both cute and strong names. By the way, congratulations for your baby and hope everything goes well with the baby ;o)
Reply:Loretta and Shante are great names.
Reply:mia


melia


teagan
Reply:Kimberly
Reply:Karhmin Mariah.
Reply:Riley Michele


Makalah Noel


Taylor Jenna


Jasmine nicole


congrats! :)
Reply:Alikah - Jumper {{good}}


Brittany - Jumper {{good}}


Carleigh - Jumper {{good}}


Danica - Jumper {{good}}


Elain - Jumper


Francisca - Jumper {{good}}


Gia - Jumper {{good}}


Harmony - Jumper


Iris - Jumper


Jordin - Jumper {{good}}


Karissa - Jumper {{good}}


Laci - Jumper {{good}}


Mandisa - Jumper


Nichelle - Jumper {{good}}


Olivia - Jumper {{good}}


Piper - Jumper


Quinn - Jumper


Riley - Jumper


Sage - Jumper


Tawny - Jumper


Ulyssa - Jumper


Victoria - Jumper {{good}}


Waverly - Jumper {{good}}


Xena - Jumper


Yasmin - Jumper


Zandra - Jumper {{good}}





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Reply:I agree with other posters, I really don't think it matters what race the baby is.





If you're wanting an African sounding name, which African country do you have ties to? (It would make it a lot easier because there are soooo many languages there!)





I looked up some African names and I have to warn you that some have "strange" meanings, as in, "Why would you name a baby that?" I put stars next to the African names I like.





Egyptian


-Dendera - from Dendera **


-Eshe - Life


-Femi- Love





Ghanaian


-Efia Ghanaian - born on Tuesday


-Kessie - fat at birth





Nigerian


-Akanke -To know her is to love her


-Alike - Girl who drives out beautiful women


-Sade - honor confers a crown **





Swahili


-Binti - Daughter


Shani - marvelous


-Zahara - flower **





Ugandan


-Dembe - peace


-Kissa - born after twins


-Miremba - peace





Personally, I like Greek, Hebrew and Italian names. I'm really into the meaning behind the name, not something that sounds cool but means something ridiculous (Like some lady on another forum wanted to namer her daughter the British word for "wart.")








Greek


-Alethea - Truthful


-Daphne - Laurel


-Dora - A gift


-Katherine - Pure


-Sophia - Wisdom





Italian


-Bella - Beautiful


-Gianina - God is gracious


-Isabella - Consecrated to God.


-Tessa - Countess





Hebrew


-Abigail - My father's joy


-Elizabeth -Consecrated to God


-Gabriella - God is my strength


-Hadassa (Esther from the Bible's real name) - flowering myrtle





Good Luck :-)
Reply:since you have no ideas i'll just pick a few off my head...





Yazmine


Aniyah


Sha'Niya


Amiyah


Kamaya


Kimanni


Amber


Janiya


Janiyla


Lashae


Kendra


Sharika
Reply:Does it really matter that she's African american? Can't you just ask for a good name?
Reply:When you hold her in your arms for the first time, a name will come to you and that's what she should be called.





And by the way - why does the baby's race matter when chosing a name? Did you think you'd get some people who say something ignorant like "Laquisha" or "Shantifa" just because you said the baby was African-American? Or like, if you specified Caucasian, people would say "Brittney" or "Caitlin"?





Race doesnt matter! A baby is a beautiful thing no matter what color her skin is. And you should name her whatever wonderful name you see fit when you see her little face for the first time.





Good luck!
Reply:I have always thought that Jacinda or Le-Andra had a pretty ring to it. They both have lots of nickname possibilities...
Reply:Aribella


Aleesha
Reply:Breanna sounds like a good name, BUT you just have to make sure it sounds good with her last name too! Hope it helped.
Reply:I like the name Ebony Nicole. It's not just because of her color, but it is a beautiful name.
Reply:First off to "Sage", it does matter that it's an Af- Am baby. Unlike white pple, blacks are actually good at picking names and creative. AS long as they aren't ghetto.


Now to your ?, anything authentic, you should decide amongst your and your man, it's more meaningful then, than taking advice from the pple on here. Congrats and good luck!!!!
Reply:I think Leticia (pronounced Leh-TISH-uh), Marisa, or Erica (or Erika) are pretty names that aren't too "crazy".





Brennyn, Dayvia (pronounced DAY-via), Kiana, Monet (pronounced Mo-NAY) and Celise are a few names I think are pretty but a little more original...hopefully they don't strike you as being "crazy"! :)





Congratulations on your baby girl! Hope this has helped you!
Reply:Jade or Sophia
Reply:If you want an African-American sounding name, go with Roshumba- it's classy and distinctive.
Reply:Briony


Dalena


Tarina


Keilana means "adored one" in Hawaiin


Keona means "god's gracious gift" in Hawaiin


My favorite sounds random but its Unity. I think Unity is beautiful because it can have a greater meaning and depth than other names.
Reply:i like Dedra Pronouced just like it sounds. or Nevaeh. D long E DRA
Reply:I like these names:





Tamika


Lakeisha (LaKisha)


La'Andra


Neveah


Jessalee


Sahara


Kiera (Means Small and Dark)


Ebony (Means Strong Black Woman)





I am not African-American but my friend is and she likes these names. I hope this helps. I wish you luck!
Reply:I love the name Nevaeh...it is Heaven backwards!!