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This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is African American or Western African.
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Tómiládé m & f Yoruba
Means "that which is enough honour for me" in Yoruba.
Tómiláyọ̀ f & m Yoruba
Means "enough for my joy" in Yoruba.
Tómílọ́lá m & f Yoruba
Means "enough for me as success" in Yoruba.
Tóminíyì m & f Yoruba
Means "enough for my honour" in Yoruba.
Tomisin m & f Nigerian
Originated from yoruba culture in Nigeria,
Tọ́misíre m & f Yoruba
Means "lead me to goodness" in Yoruba.
Tọ́misọ́lá m & f Yoruba
Means "lead me to success" in Yoruba.
Tọ̀míwá m & f Yoruba
Means "come to me, follow me" in Yoruba.
Tómiyọ̀sí m & f Yoruba
Means "I am worth celebrating, rejoicing in" in Yoruba.
Tona f Dutch, Scandinavian, Spanish, African American
Diminutive of Antonia. In Scandinavia it is also used as a variant of Tone (the Norwegian form of Þone).... [more]
Tondalaya f African American
The (misspelled) name of an 11 year old girl featured in the 'Jet' magazine in 1955.... [more]
Tonicha f African American (Rare), English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Tanisha. In the case of the Portuguese singer Tonicha (1946-), born Antónia de Jesus Montes Tonicha, it is apparently from her surname.
Tonique f African American
From French “tonic”.
Tonita f African American
Posibbly a diminutive of Tonia.
Tonye m & f Ijaw
Short form of Ayibatonye.
Tọ́pẹ́ m & f Yoruba
Means "worth thankfulness" in Yoruba.
Toríọlá m & f Yoruba
Means "because of success" in Yoruba.
Toroabasi m & f Ibibio
Means "thank god" in Ibibio.
Tòròmádé m & f Yoruba
Means "hold onto the crown" in Yoruba.
Tosh f English, African American
Variant if Tash, diminutive of Natasha, Latosha, etc.
Tọ́sími m & f Yoruba
Means "what is befitting to me" in Yoruba.
Tosin m & f Yoruba
Means "worthy of worship" in Yoruba, also a short form of Oluwatosin.
Tótónitolúwa m & f Yoruba
Means "praise belongs to God" in Yoruba.
Touré f & m Western African (Gallicized, Rare)
From the surname Touré, possibly a French form of Soninke tùùré "elephant".
Tọwọ́bọlá m & f Yoruba
Means "puts wealth into hands" in Yoruba.
Tówùnmí m & f Yoruba
Means "that which I love" in Yoruba.
Tòwúrọ̀ m & f Yoruba
Means "of the morning" in Yoruba.
Toyosi m & f Nigerian, Yoruba
Means "something to rejoice about" in Yoruba, also used as a short form for other names ending in -toyosi including Olutoyosi or Oluwatoyosi.
Toyota f African American (Rare)
From the name of the Japanese car company (See Mercedes, Ferrari and Porsche).... [more]
Traimia f African American
Female version of the name Tremaine or Traimian. Means quiet, fun-loving, loves to cook and enjoy life.
Tranese f African American (Modern, Rare)
A blend of Tracy and names that end in -nese.
Trazana f African American (Rare)
Meaning unknown. It might possibly be an alteration (through metathesis) of Tarzana, which is said to mean "strange woman" in Bantu. Also compare Tarzan.... [more]
Tremaine m & f African American, Cornish
Historically a Cornish surname meaning "stone settlement", derived from the Cornish 'tre', meaning a homestead or settlement, and 'men', meaning stone. ... [more]
Trenay f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements tre and nay, probably modelled on Renee.
Trene f African American (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements tre and nay, probably modelled on Renee... [more]
Trenice f African American
Combination of the phonetic elements tre and nees. It may be modelled on Denise.
Trenisha f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements tre, nee and sha.
Trinia f English (American), African American
Combination of the popular name prefix tri and Shania.
Tristez f African American
Possibly from the word “tristesse”
Truely m & f African American
President
Túbọ̀sún m & f Yoruba
Means "continue to move, expand" in Yoruba.
Túgbiyèlé m & f Yoruba
Means "dependable" in Yoruba.
Tùmínínú f & m Yoruba
Means "comfort me, console me" in Yoruba.
Tunisha f African American (Modern)
Variant of Tanisha, perhaps influenced by the name of the country Tunisia.
Túnmiṣe m & f Yoruba
Means "repair me" in Yoruba.
Túnráyọ̀ f & m Yoruba
Means "find joy again, see joy again" in Yoruba.
Turai f Hausa
Name given to a girl born on a Tuesday.
Turkessa f African American
An invented name, based on the Spanish word turquesa meaning "turquoise". This was used by American singer Mary Wilson of the Supremes for her daughter born 1975.
Twanda f African American (Rare)
Combination of Twana with the popular suffix da, inspired by names like Shawnda and Wanda.
Tyaisha f African American (Rare)
Variant of Tyesha composed of Aisha with the popular prefix Ty-.
Tyanna f African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic elements ty, ya and na, probably modelled on Ayanna and influenced by Tiana.
Tyasia f African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic prefix ty and Asia 1. Also compare Tyesha and Tasia.
Tychelle f African American (Rare)
Blending of the phonetic element ty and Michelle.
Tyesha f African American (Modern)
An invented name, blending the popular phonetic prefix ty and the name Iesha.
Tyiese f African American (Modern, Rare)
Modern name, possibly based on Thais or Tyrese.
Tyjae m & f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements ty and jay. It can be spelled Tyjae or with a capitalized third letter as TyJae.
Tyjah m & f African, African American (Modern)
Apparently means "smart" in one of the languages on the African continent. However, the name can also be derived from the name abbreviation (or initials) T.J., which is typically pronounced as "tee-jay" and its pronunciation henceforth developed into a first name of its own right (Teejay).
Tykarra f African American (Modern, Rare)
Blend of the popular phonetic prefix ty and Toccara.
Tykisha f African American (Rare)
Combination of the popular phonetic prefix ty with the name Kisha.
Tynetta f African American (Rare)
Combination of the popular prefix Ty- and Netta 1.
Tynika f African American
Variant of Tanika except with the ty- prefix.
Tynise f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements ty and nees.
Tyquanna f African American (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Tyquan, or a combination of the popular phonetic prefix ty and Quanna.
Tyquasia f African American (Rare)
An invented name, probably based on the sounds found in names such as Tyasia, Tyquan and Takisha.
Tyrisha f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements ty, ree and sha.
Tyronda f African American (Rare)
Perhaps intended to be a feminine form of Tyrone, combining the popular phonetic prefix ty with the name Rhonda... [more]
Tyronica f African American (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, blending the popular phonetic prefix ty and the name Veronica.
Tysha f African American (Rare)
Combination of the popular phonetic elements ty and sha, possibly modelled on Tasha... [more]
Tyshae f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the popular phonetic elements ty and shay.
Tyshea f African American (Rare)
Variant of Tyshae or sometimes Tyshia.
Tyshia f African American (Rare)
Variant of Tashia using the popular prefix Ty-.
Tytiana f African American (Modern)
An invented name, blending the popular phonetic prefix ty and the name Tatiana.
Tytianna f African American (Rare)
Variant of Tytiana. Tytianna was given to 7 girls in 2018 according to the SSA.
Ubonemem m & f Efik (Modern)
Means "offspring of peace" in Efik.
Ubong m & f Efik
Means "my glory" in Efik.
Uchechukwu m & f Igbo, African
Based on the IGBO belief in a Supreme deity, Chukwu whose decision or will is final in the determination of human fate or destiny. It is a combination of two words of the Igbo (IBO), language, UCHE (WISH,WILL,THOUGHT) and CHUKWU (GOD)... [more]
Ùdìayọ̀ m & f Yoruba
Means "bundle of joy" in Yoruba,
Udonne f Igbo
Means "Mother's Peace" in Igbo.
Uduakabasi m & f Ibibio, Efik
Means "will of God" in Ibibio and Efik.
Uganda f & m African American (Rare)
From the name of the African country.
Ugo m & f Igbo
Means "eagle" in Igbo. It is also a short form of names containing the element ùgó.
Ukari f African American
The name was popular in the year 1999 in the USA for the women college basketball player Ukari Figgs.
Uke m & f Igbo
Short form of names beginning with or containing Uke-.
Ukeme f Efik
Means "ability" in Efik.
Ukpahyugoco m & f Agatu
Means "power of God" in Agatu.
Ukpong m & f Efik
Ukpono m & f Ibibio
Means "respect" in Ibibio.
Ukume f Nigerian
"Ukume" means "sound of rain in water/ river" in nigerian
Uloma f Igbo
Means "beautiful home" in Igbo.
Ulu f Igbo
Given for the second-born female.
Umoh m & f Western African, Ibibio
Means "wealth" in Ibibio.
Umoh m & f Efik
Means "born during a festival" in Efik.
Uniqua f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Unique, using the popular African-American suffix -qua.
Unita f African American
Elaboration of Unity.
Unwana m & f Ibibio
Means "light" in Ibibio.
Urelaine f African American (Modern, Rare)
Of uncertain etymology.
Urenna f Igbo
Means "father's pride" in Igbo.
Usorọ m & f Ibibio, Efik
Means "festival" in Ibibio and Efik.
Utibeima f Ibibio
Means "wonderful love" in Ibibio.
Utin m & f Ibibio
Means "sun" in Ibibio.
Uwa f Hausa
Means "mother" in Hausa.
Uwaila f & m Edo, Western African
Means "prosperity is never late" in Edo/Bini, from uwa (wealth/prosperity) and ila (has no delay)
Uwem m & f Ibibio, Efik
Means "life" in Ibibio and Efik.
Uwemediemoh m & f Efik
Means "health is wealth" in Efik.
Uwemedimoh m & f Efik
Means "life is wealth" in Efik,
Uyai f Efik
Means "beauty" in Efik.
Uzo f & m Nigerian
Short form of Uzoamaka.
Uzoaku f Igbo
Means "a way to wealth" in Igbo.
Uzoamaka f Igbo, African
Means "a good path" in Igbo.
Uzoamani f Igbo
Means "the road to aspirations" in Igbo.
Uzoechina m & f Igbo
Means "let the road not be closed" in Igbo.
Valaida f African American (Rare)
A known bearer is jazz musician Valaida Snow.
Valoria f African American (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Possibly an elaboration of Valora influenced by Valeria.
Vanasia f African American (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, possibly based on the sounds found in names such as Vanessa, Venetia, Janasia and Danasia... [more]
Vashawn m & f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the prefix va- with Shawn.
Vaux f African American
Transferred use of the surname Vaux.
Velim f Dagbani
Means "beauty" in Dagbani.
Ve’ondre m & f African American
Possibly a female version of DeAndre or Deondre, or Ondre combines with the prefix Ve... [more]
Verdella f African American
While its precise origin is uncertain, it may be related to names like Verdell, which derives from the French "vert" or Latin "viridis," meaning "green." The "-ella" suffix suggests a feminine elaboration, following a pattern common in African American naming traditions of the early 20th century.... [more]
Vermettya f African American
Vermettya Royster was a member of the R&B ensemble 'The Sisters Love'.
Vernell f & m African American
Variant of Vernel, or possibly an elaborated form of Verna and Vernon.
Vernessa f African American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly an attempt at creating a feminine form of Verne influenced by Vanessa.
Vidolia f African American
Vidolia Hardy lived in Atlanta, Georgia at the time of the 1940 census
Vinyette f African American
Alternate spelling of the word vignette.
Vondrea f African American (Modern, Rare)
Probably a blend of the popular name syllable Von (compare Lavonne) with the name Andrea 2.
Vonetta f English (American), African American
Possibly a feminine form of Von 3, using the Italian feminine diminutive suffix -etta. It had a little burst of popularity in the United States in the 1970s, when the actress Vonetta McGee (1945-2010) was active.
Vonice f American (South), African American (Modern, Rare)
Perhaps a combination of the phonetic elements von (from Yvonne) and ice (from a name such as Eunice, Bernice or Janice).
Wadeline f African American
Wadeline Jonathas is an American track and field athlete
Wafuletbo f Bandial
Means "there is nothing there" in Bandial.
Waibodei m & f Ijaw
Means "has returned again" in Ijaw.
Wakara f African American (Modern)
May be a variant of Waqar.
Wáléadé m & f Yoruba
Means "come to the house of the crown/royalty" in Yoruba.
Wáléọlá m & f Yoruba
Means "come to the house of wealth" in Yoruba.
Wandoo m & f Tiv
Means "a child is good" in Tiv.
Wariboko f Ijaw
Derived from the Ijaw word wari meaning "house" and boko meaning "harbinger of riches".
Waridabo m & f Ijaw
Means "lord of the household" in Ijaw.
Wẹ̀lọ́lá m & f Yoruba
Means "bathe in honour" in Yoruba.
Wenikado f & m Ijaw
Means "I have worked too much" in Ijaw.
Wina f African, Nigerian
means gift of God
Windreaka f African American (Modern, Rare)
Likely an invented name. Extremely rare.
Wọlá m & f Yoruba
Means "enters wealth" in Yoruba.
Wòmílójú m & f Yoruba
Means "look at my face" in Yoruba.
Woyengiemi m & f Ijaw
Means "God is alive" in Ijaw.
Woyinbode f & m Ijaw
Means "God has come" in Ijaw.
Wumda f & m Dagbani
Means "obedient one" in Dagbani.
Wumpini m & f Dagbani
Means "God's gift" in Dagbani.
Wundeiya m & f Dagbani
"God has accepted"
Wuninmi m & f Dagbani
Means "God knows" in Dagbani.
Wunintira m & f Dagbani
Means "it is God who gives" in Dagbani.
Wunko m & f Dagbani
Means "only God" in Dagbani.
Wunnam m & f Dagbani
Means "God's creation" in Dagbani.
Wuntia m & f Dagbani
Means "God has given" in Dagbani.
Wuntima f & m Dagbani
Means "God has given me" in Dagbani.
Wunzalgu m & f Dagbani
Means "God's plan" in Dagbani.
Wura f Yoruba
Means "gold" in Yoruba.
Wuraola f Yoruba
Means "gold of wealth" or "shining treasure of wealth" in Yoruba.
Wyetta f African American
Feminine form of Wyatt.
Wyomia f African American
Meaning unknown. Notable bearer of the name is Wyomia Tyus (1945—).
Xaia f African American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Zaia.
Xetsa f Ewe
Means "twin" in Ewe.
Xosha f African American (Rare)
Variant of the word Xhosa, the name of a ethnic group in southern Africa, which means "fierce" or "angry" in Khoisan languages. American actress Xosha Roquemore (born 1984) bears this name.
Xylina f English (Rare), African American (Rare)
Modern name coined in the early 20th century either as a variant of Xylia or directly from Greek ξύλινος (xylinos) meaning "wooden; of wood" (a derivative of ξύλον (xylon) "wood", a word used in the New Testament to mean "the Cross")... [more]
Xzavia f & m African American
Variant of Xavia, Zavia, or Xavier.
Xzharia f African American (Rare)
Very rare. Commonly used by all kinds of people. Similar to the name Zaria. Great for someone who is looking to name their child a name that most likely nobody else will have... [more]
Xzherieh f African American (Rare)
Variant of Zuri. The runner-up of one of the episodes in the cooking show Chopped bears this name.
Yaabari m & f Ogoni
Means "thank God" in Khana.
Yaƙutu f Hausa
Refers to a sapphire, ruby, jacinth, corundum, or similar stone.
Yalany m & f Manding
Mandinka name of unknown meaning.
Yalsumah m & f Dagbani
Means "good things" in Dagbani.
Yamiche f Akan
Means "god's gift" in Akan.
Yandé f Serer, Western African
Meaning as of yet unknown. A notable bearer of this name was the Senegalese singer Yandé Codou Sène (1932-2010), who belonged to the Serer ethnic group.
Yanjú m & f Yoruba
Means "complete" in Yoruba.
Yany m & f Western African
Named from the Kingdom of Yany in Gambia, a diminutive of Yanimarew.
Yaquisha f African American (Rare)
Variant of Yakisha or Yakeisha, a combination of the phonetic element ya with the name Keisha.
'Yarja f Hausa
Means "fair" in Hausa.
Yarra f & m Western African, Yoruba, Arabic (Maghrebi), Northern African
Means "child" in Yoruba, Nago and Kanga, spoken in Northern and Western Africa.
Yawa f Western African, Ewe
Means "born on Thursday" in Ewe.
Yeggul-ngon m & f Wolof
Wolof 'death prevention' name meaning "s/he has not reached the afternoon".
Yemi m & f Yoruba
Means "I am honourable" in Yoruba.
Yemisi f & m Yoruba
Means "honours me" in Yoruba.