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This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is African American; and a substring is n.
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Faquan m African American
An African American variant of the Vietnamese name, Quan meaning army.... [more]
Fashionette f English (American, Rare), African American
Likely a combination of the English word fashion and the popular suffix -ette.
Ferndena f African American (Rare)
Either a variant of Fernandina or an elaboration of Fern with the ending -dena.
Fetanya f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the prefix Fe- and Tanya.
Franchelle f American (South), African American
Perhaps a combination of Fran and Chelle.
Frenchelle f African American (Rare)
Feminine elaboration of French, or a variant of Franchelle.
Geneo m African American (Rare)
Meaning unknown.
Genevievette f African American (Rare)
Combination of Genevieve and the common feminine suffix -ette.... [more]
Gervonta m African American (Modern, Rare)
Blend of Gervase and Javonte. A known bearer of this name is American professional boxer Gervonta Davis (1994-).
Giavanni f & m African American (Modern, Rare), American (Hispanic, Rare)
Variant of Giovanni used as both a masculine name and a feminine name in the USA.... [more]
Giavonni f & m American (Hispanic, Rare), African American (Modern, Rare)
Most likely an American feminine and masculine variant of Giovanni.... [more]
Giveon m African American (Modern, Rare)
The name is derived from the English verb to give with the intended meaning "the one who gives".... [more]
Glodean f African American
The name of an African-American rhythm and blues musician and widow of prominent fellow musician Barry White.
Haneefah f Arabic, African American
Variant transcription of Hanifa.
Harmonique f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Harmony, perhaps inspired by the French word harmonique.
Honeste f French (African, Rare), African American (Modern, Rare)
French feminine form of Honest 2. As an African American name, it may be used as a variant of Honesty.
Howardena f African American (Rare)
Feminine form of Howard. A famous bearer of this name is an American artist, curator, critic, and educator Howardena Pindell (1943-).
Idalene f African American
Derivative of Ida, or variant of Idaline, Idalene has its origins in the Germanic and English languages, and Spanish Idalina.
Infinite m African American (Modern)
From the English word infinite meaning "having no boundaries or limits".
Iquan m African American (Rare)
Meaning uncertain, perhaps a variant of Tyquan which ends with the popular phonetic element quan.
Iyana f African American (Modern)
Variant of Ayanna. This is a modern name; also compare the similar name Aniyah.
Iyanla f African American (Modern, Rare)
Self given name of Iyanla Vazvant (birth Name Rhonda Eva Harris). The name is made up from the Yoruba words ìyá "mother" and nlá "big, great". It got traction in the USA after Iyanla's appearances in the Oprah Winfrey Show in 1998/1999.
Jabraylen m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jabraylon. It can be spelled Jabraylen or Ja'Braylen.
Jabraylon m African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the popular prefix ja with the given name Braylon. It can be spelled Jabraylon or Ja'Braylon.
Jadeveon m African American (Rare)
First name of American Footballer Jadeveon Davarus Clowney.
Jae'Sean m African American (Modern)
Variant of Jayshawn. This is borne by American basketball player Jae'Sean Tate (1995-).
Jahwan m African American
Possibly a variant of Juwan.
Jai'Juan m African American (Modern)
Combination of the phonetic element jay and Juan 1.
Jaiyana f African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic elements jy, ya and na, perhaps modelled on Aiyana.
JaJuan m African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic prefix ja and Juan 1. It might be modelled after DeJuan and Lajuan.
Jamelene f African American
Feminine form of Jamal.
Jamerion m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jamarion, possibly influenced by James.
Jameshauwnnel f African American (Rare)
Possibly a combination of James and Shanelle. This was one of the nicknames of Rhoshandiatellyneshiaunneveshenk Koyaanisquatsiuth Williams (1984-), the other being Jamie.
Jamyron m African American (Rare)
Possibly a blend of Jamie or Jamar and Myron.
Janaisa f African American (Modern)
May be a modern fusion of Janet and Anaís or Asia. Its prefix Jan often relates to names that mean “God is gracious”.
Janasia f African American (Modern)
May be a contraction of Janae and Asia 1.
Janaya f English (Modern), African American (Modern)
Elaborated form of Janae or variant of Janiyah (depending on the pronunciation).
Janeese f African American (Modern)
Elaborated form of Jane, or a combination of the phonetic elements ja and nees... [more]
Janiqua f African American
Combination of the phonetic elements ja, nee and qua. It can also be seen as an elaboration of Jane.
Janisha f English (American, Rare), African American
Elaboration of Jane using the suffix -isha. Possibly inspired by the sound of Tanisha.
Janyla f African American (Modern, Rare)
A combination of the popular prefix ja and Nyla.
Jaquana f African American (Rare)
Feminine form of Jaquan. It can also be understood as a combination of the phonetic elements ja, qua and na.
Jaquanda f African American (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements ja, quan and da. It can be spelled JaQuanda or Jaquanda.
Jaquanna f African American (Rare)
Variant of Jaquana. It can also be understood as a combination of the phonetic elements ja, quan and na.
Jaquantay m African American (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements ja, quan and tay.
Jaquonthin m African American
Possibly a blend of Jaquan and Jonathan.
Jasani f & m African American (Modern, Rare)
Invented name by combining the phonetic element ja and Dasani.
Jasean m African American (Rare)
Combination of the popular prefix Ja- and Sean.
Jashawn m African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular prefix ja and Shawn.
Jashonda f African American (Rare)
Combination of the popular prefix ja and the name Shonda. It can be spelled JaShonda or Jashonda.
Ja'Vahna f African American (Rare)
Possibly an anglicized form of Giovanna.
Javaughn m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Javon, the spelling influenced by that of Vaughn. This name can be spelled Javaughn or with a capitalized third letter as JaVaughn.
Jawaan m African American
Contracted version of Jaquan. Spelling may be influenced by Dutch or Arabic.
Jawana f African American (Rare)
Perhaps an altered form of Joanna or Juana inspired by names such as Tawana, Shawana and Lawana.
Jayanna f African American (Modern), English (Rare)
Combination of the popular phonetic elements jy, ya and na, perhaps modelled on Ayanna.... [more]
Jaycina f African American
Jaycina Almond is a model and founder of the non-profit Tender Foundation.
Jaylani f African American (Modern)
Possibly a rhyming variant of Kaylani using the popular phonetic element jay. Also compare Jelani and Jaylon.
Jayquan m African American (Modern)
Combination of the phonetic elements jay and quan.
Jayshawn m African American
Combination of Jay 1 and Shawn.
Jaywanna f African American (Rare)
Likely a combination of the phonetic element jay and the name Juana.
Jazznae f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements jaz and nay, possibly based on Janae.
Jehlani f & m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jaylani and rhyming variant of Kehlani with the popular element jay.
Jenique f African American
Combination of Jen and the suffix -ique.
Jentonda f African American
An invented name, possibly a combination of Jen and Tonda, or a variant of Tonya
Jeralean f African American (Rare, Archaic)
Of unknown origin and meaning.... [more]
Jeremaine m African American (Rare)
Variant of Jermaine (possibly influenced by the spelling of Jeremy).
Jermonika f African American
Combination of the popular prefix Jer- and Monica.
Jerohn m African American (Rare)
African American name possibly a form of the name John with an added initial sound and emphasis on the second syllable. Most well known bearer is Jerohn Garnett, a professional drummer who has worked with a variety of top rated singers and bands.
Jeronda f African American
Feminization of Jerome or combination of prefix je with Rhonda.
Jerrin m African American, American
Derived from Jeremiah. "God fearing" "kind" "loving" "talented" "gentleman" "my heart's joy"
Jestiny f English, African American
Inspired by the name Destiny.
Jhandi f & m African American (Modern)
Not sure. Taken from Hinduism.
Jkwon m African American (Modern, Rare)
From the rapper J-Kwon (real name Jerrell Jones).
Jnyah f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Janiyah. It is often spelled as J'nyah or J'Nyah with an apostrophe. Also compare Nyah.
Johnetta f African American (Modern)
Feminine diminutive of John.
Johnniqua f African American
Possibly a feminine form of John influenced by Shaniqua.
Johnquan m African American
Elaboration of John with the popular suffix -quan.
Jo'Nae f African American
Combination of Jo, a short form of names such as Joanne, and the popular phonetic element nay... [more]
Jonise f Haitian Creole, African American (Rare)
Combination of Jo (from a name such as Joanne) and Denise.
Jonita f English (American, Rare), African American (Rare)
Perhaps a combination of Jo and Nita 1 or feminine form of Jon 2, inspired by Juanita.
Jonmikal m African American
Phonetic pronunciation of Johnmichael. A famous bearer is the American professional basketball player Malik JonMikal Beasley (1996-).
Jontay m African American (Modern)
Combination of Jon 2 and the common phonetic suffix tay, probably modelled on Donte.
Jonte m & f African American (Modern)
Formed from Jon 2 and the common phonetic suffix tay, probably modelled on Donte.
Jovan m African American
Possibly an anglicized form of Giovan (also compare Jovani, Jovanni) or a variant of Javon.
Jovon m & f African American
Variant of Javon.
Jovonte m African American (Modern)
Possibly an elaboration of Jovani (an anglicized form of Giovanni) using the phonetic element tay... [more]
Juakeen m African American
African American variant of Joaquin.
Juanda f African American
Variant of Wanda influenced by Juan 1.
Juanya m & f African American (Modern, Rare)
An elaboration or feminine form of Juan 1.
Juwan m African American
Variant of Juan 1. A known bearer is retired American basketball player Juwan Howard (1973-).
Jwan m & f African American
Possibly a variant of Juwan.
Kaboni m African American
Meaning unknown. It might possibly be derived from the African surname Kaboni.
Kajuana f African American
Combination of the prefix ka and the name Juana. Also compare Kawana.
Kamarion m African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic prefix ka and Marion 2.
Kaneesha f African American (Modern)
A variant of an Indian name.
Kanise f African American (Modern)
Combination of the syllable ka with the name Denise.
Kanisha f Indian, African American, Caribbean
Possibly a combination of the popular phonetic elements ka, nee and sha (also found in Shanika)... [more]
Kaniya f African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic elements ka, ny and ya.
Karon m African American
Combination of the popular elements ka and ron. Famous bearers of this African-American name include the American football player KaRon Coleman (1978-) and American actor Karon Riley (1978-).
Kashawn m African American (Modern)
Variant of Keshawn; a combination of the phonetic prefix ka with the name Shawn.
Kashonda f African American (Rare)
Combination of the popular prefix ka and the given name Shonda. It can be spelled KaShonda or Kashonda.
Kasmine f African American (Rare)
Likely an invented name based on Jasmine or Yasmin.
Katanya f African American (Modern)
Combination of the prefix ka with the name Tanya. Also compare Katonya.
Kathaniel f African American (Rare, Archaic)
The name of Knoel Scott's mother.
Katonya f African American (Rare)
Combination of the name suffix ka- and Tonya.
Katrinell f English, African American
Elaboration of Katrina, possibly influenced by Nell.
Kayshawna f African American (Rare)
Feminine from of Kayshawna, a variant of Keshawna or a combination of Kay 1 and Shawna.
Keanan m African American
African American form and variant of Keenan or Kenan 1.
Keandre m English, African American
Combination of the popular name prefix Ke and Andre.
Keavon m African American (Modern, Rare)
A modern invented name.
Keivana f African American (Modern)
Female name of undetermined origin.
Kejuan m African American
A combination of the phonetic element ke with Juan. It can also be spelt as KeJuan.
Kelon m African American (Modern, Rare)
Invented name, likely based on the sounds of names like Jaylon and Kaylon.
Kendrell m African American (Modern, Rare)
Perhaps recent coinage, possibly a blend of Kendrick and Tyrell/Terrell. This is the middle name of an American Rapper: Offset.
Kenella f African American
Feminine form of Ken 1 using the suffix -ella
Kenise f African American (Rare)
Possibly a rhyming variant of Denise influenced by Ken 1/Kenna/Kenneth.
Kenisha f African American (Modern), Caribbean
Combination of Ken 1 and the popular phonetic elements nee and sha... [more]
Kenitra f African American
Probably from Arabic القُنَيْطَرَة, al-qunayṭara, "the little bridge", or a blend of Kenyatta with Anitra... [more]
Kennesha f African American
Likely an invented name, a combination of Ken 1 and the popular name suffix -esha.
Kennice f English (American, Modern, Rare), African American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a feminine form of Ken 1 with the suffix -ice, present in names like Janice. Alternatively, it may be a variant of Kennis or Kenise.
Kentavious m African American
An invented name, a combination of Kent and the suffix -avious.