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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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Shakeisha f African American (Modern)
Variant of Chekesha, or simply a combination of the popular phonetic prefix sha and the name Keisha.
Shakia f African American
An invented name, blending Chaka with Nakia.
Shakina f Arabic (Rare, ?), African American (Rare)
Perhaps a variant of Shekinah, or possibly an invented name based on the sound of names such as Shakia, Shanika and Shakila.
Shakyla f African American (Rare)
Combination of the prefix sha and Kyla.
Shakyra f African American, English (American, Rare)
Variant of Shakira or a combination of the prefix sha- with the name Kyra.... [more]
Shalaar f African American
beautiful strong
Shalana f English (American, Rare), African American, Trinidadian Creole (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic prefix sha and the name Lana, perhaps based on Shalonda or Shelena.
Shaleesa f African American (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic prefix sha and the name Leesa, possibly modelled on Jaleesa and Shelena.
Shalexus f African American (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, blending the popular phonetic prefix sha and the name Alexus.
Shalonda f African American
Possibly a blend of the popular phonetic prefix sha with Yolanda or Rolanda... [more]
Shamekia f African American (Modern)
Apparently a variant of Shameka.
Shamesha f African American (Modern)
Combination of prefix sha and Misha.
Shamontae f African American (Modern)
Modern name, perhaps a blend of the prefix Sha with Lamonte.
Shamya f African American (Modern)
An invented name, combining the phonetic elements sha, my and ya, and sharing a sound with other popular names such as Amaya and Shania... [more]
Shandarika f African American (Modern)
Perhaps a variant of Chandrika, influenced by the sound of Tariq?
Shané f African American, Afrikaans
Probably a variant spelling of Shanae.
Shanedra f African American (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic element sha and Nedra, possibly influenced by Anitra.
Shangela f African American
Combination of the prefix sh with Angela.
Shani f African American, Swahili (?)
Allegedly means "wonder" in Swahili.
Shanique f African American, Jamaican Patois
Combination of the phonetic element sha and the name suffix nique (from Monique or Dominique)... [more]
Shanisha f African American
Possibly an invented name using the popular phonetic elements sha, nee and sha.
Shanono m & f Hausa
Means "drink milk" in Hausa. This name is traditionally given to a child born when calves are being delivered.
Shanta f African American
Variant of Chanté. Also compare Shantae and Shawnta.
Shantoya f African American, Jamaican Patois
Combination of Shan- (from names such as Shantae and Chantel) and Toya. Also compare Shantoria.
Shantrell f African American (Modern, Rare)
Likely a blend of names such as Shantel and Montrell. Also see Latrell.
Shantrice f African American (Rare)
Blend of Shantae with the phonetic element trees (found in names such as Patrice, Latrice and Katrice).
Shanygne f African American (Rare)
Variant of Shanene influenced by the word cygne ("swan" in French). Kellie Shanygne Williams (1976-) is an American actress.
ShaParis f African American (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, a combination of the popular phonetic prefix sha and the name Paris 2.
Shaquanda f African American
Combination of the phonetic elements sha, quan and da.
Shaquasia f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic element sha and the name Quasia. It can be spelled ShaQuasia, Sha'Quasia or Shaquasia.
Shaquese f African American (Rare)
Possibly an invented name based on the sounds of names such as Shaquila and Marquise.
Shaquita f African American (Rare)
Variant of Chiquita. Also taken form the elements Sha and Quita.
Shaquoya f African American (Modern)
Variant of Shacoya; probably an invented name, using the same sounds found in names such as Shakia, Shaquila and Sequoia.
Sharae f African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic elements sha and ray.
Shardai f African American
Variant of Shardae, an anglicized variant of Yoruba Sade.
Sharifiya f Hausa
Means "born during Ramadan" in Hausa.
Sharita f English, African American
Possibly a blend of the popular phonetic element sha with the name Sarita 1.
Sharkeisha f African American (Rare)
An invented name, possibly a combination of the prefix Shar- and the name Keisha.
Sharkesha f African American (Rare)
Possibly a blend of Shar or Char (from names such as Charles) and the name Chekesha.
Sharkia f African American (Rare)
An invented name, blending Shar or Char (from names such as Charles) with the name Shakia.
Sharnise f African American (Modern)
Probably an invented name (compare Shanice, Charnette).
Sharonica f African American (Rare)
Combination of the prefix Sha (or otherwise names that begin with Sha(r)-, like Sharon) with Veronica.
Sharonne f English (Modern, Rare), African American (Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Sharon, possibly influenced by Shavonne or the phonetic elements sha and ron.
Sharquette f African American
An invented name I don’t know.
Shartaivea f African American (Modern)
A combination of the name prefix Shar, from such names as Sharmaine and Sharlene, and Octavia.
Shatara f African American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a combination of the phonetic element sha and the name Tara 1.
Shatasha f African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular prefix Sha with the name Tasha.
Shatesia f African American (Rare)
Variant of Shatisha, which is probably a blend of the phonetic prefix sha with the name Latisha.
Shauneille f African American
Likely a combination of the names Shaun and Neille.... [more]
Shauntavia f African American
Combination of Shaun with tavia (such as in Octavia).
Shavonda f African American
Blend of Shavonne and Vonda, or a combination of the phonetic element sha with the name Vonda.
Shavonte f & m African American (Modern)
Elaboration of Shavonne using the phonetic element tay or simply a combination of the phonetic elements sha, von and tay.
Shawana f African American
Possibly a combination of the phonetic element sha and the name Juana. Also compare Shawanda.
Shawanda f African American
Combination of the popular phonetic prefix sha and the name Wanda.
Shawnique f African American (Modern, Rare)
Feminization of Shawn by adding the fashionable suffix -ique
Shawnta f & m African American (Rare)
Variant of Shantae. Rarely used as a variant of Shawn.
Shayanna f African American
Combination of Shay 1 and Anna.
Sheika f African American (Rare)
Possibly an invented name using the same sounds found in names such as Keisha (of which this is an anagram) and Chaka, or perhaps a feminine form of Sheikh; compare the English vocabulary word sheika or sheikha meaning "female sheikh".
Sheka f African American
Variant spelling of Sheika.
Shenisha f African American
A Semetic origin. ... [more]
Sheqi f African American
American English
Shequillo f African American
The Heaven of God
Sherane f English (Rare), African American (Rare)
Possibly an invented name, using the same sounds found in names such as Lorraine, Charmaine, and Jermaine... [more]
Sherian f African American
Likely an elaboration of Sheri.
Sherita f African American (Modern)
Elaboration of Sherry or variant of Charita.
Shevontae f African American
An elaboration of Shevon.
Shikeel f African American
Indepedent Lifestyle ... [more]
Shima m & f Tiv
Shima means heart in Tiv language
Shiny m & f English, African American
From the English word shiny, meaning "glorious, shining, brightness".
Shola m & f Yoruba, African
Short form of names that end with "sola", such as Olusola or Adesola. R&B singer Shola Ama is a well-known bearer.
Shontoya f African American (Modern, Rare)
Likely a blend of names such as Chantel or Chanté and LaToya.
Shourvoisier m & f African American (Modern, Rare)
Bastardization and transferred use of the surname Courvoisier.
Shronda f African American
Contracted variant of Sharonda.
Shyelle f African American (Modern, Rare), English (Modern, Rare)
Apparently a combination of the phonetic element shy (from names such as Shiloh and Shyanne) with the popular name suffix elle... [more]
Shymiracle f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic prefix shy and Miracle. Also compare Amiracle.
Shyrielle f African American
Means beautiful meadow
Siedah f African American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Saida or Sayyida. A known bearer is American singer and songwriter Siedah Garrett (1960-), born Deborah Christine Garrett.
Signifagance f African American (Rare)
Misspelling of "significance."
Síilene m & f Bandial
Means "they (cows) make (birds) fly" in Bandial.
Sijuola f Yoruba
Means "wealth opener" or "open the eyes of wealth" in Yoruba.
Simaya f African American
An elaboration of Maya 2.
Simi f Yoruba
Short form of Simidele.
Simidele f Yoruba
Means "follow me home" in Yoruba. ... [more]
Simileoluwa f & m Yoruba
I rest on the Lord
Sinceria f African American (Rare)
Feminine elaboration of Sincere.
Sinmiloluwa f & m Yoruba
Means "rest in the lord" in Yoruba.
Sípimbore m & f Bandial
Means "they (cows) face each other" in Bandial.
Sira f Ogoni
Means "first daughter" in Khana.
Sissieretta f African American (Rare, Archaic)
Most likely a combination of Sissie and Retta. This name was borne by Sissieretta Jones (1868-1933), an American opera singer (whose mother's name was Henrietta).
Sogo m & f Yoruba
Means "makes glory", a short form of Oluwasogo.
Somayina f & m Igbo
The name of Igbo origin means "I am not alone."
Somtochukwu f & m Western African, Igbo
Means "praise God with me" in Igbo.
Sona f Western African
Meaning unknown.... [more]
Sonceria f African American (Rare)
Meaning unknown. Notable bearer of the name is Sonceria Berry (1955—), Secretary of the US Senate.
Sondrea f African American (Rare)
Variant of Sondra influenced by Andrea 2.
Sonequa f African American (Rare)
Variant of Shaniqua, possibly using the phonetic element son. A famous bearer is American actress Sonequa Martin-Green.
Soniece f African American (Rare)
Possibly an elaboration of Sonia using the phonetic suffix nees (found in names such as Denise and Bernice).
Sonji f African American
Meaning unknown, possibly a form of Sophia. Sonji Roi was the name of the first wife of boxer Muhammad Ali.
Sonomo f & m Ijaw
Means "seven" in Ijaw. It is typically given to a seventh child, or a child born prematurely in the seventh month.
Sope m & f Yoruba
Means "be grateful" in Yoruba.
Sordum f & m Ogoni
Means "time of life" in Khana.
Sorle f & m Ogoni
Khana for "there's time" (as in, you have time to do something)... [more]
Sorniabari f & m Ogoni
Means "when it pleases God" in Khana, (when it pleases God for him to do something, like "God's time")... [more]
Soyini f African American, Caribbean (Rare)
Meaning uncertain. This is the middle name of American politician Ayanna Pressley (1974-), who has claimed it means "richly endowed" in Swahili.
Sparkle f African American, Trinidadian Creole
Middle English frequentative (verb) or diminutive (noun) of spark.
Spontaniouse f African American (Rare)
Variant of Spontaneous. This is borne by Spontaniouse Grant, who was a contestant on the ninth season of the reality television series America's Next Top Model.
Sroda f Western African
Means "respect".
Suanu f & m Ogoni
Means "wisdom, knowledge" in Khana.
Suglo m & f Dagbani
Means "patience" in Dagbani.
Sugrinongma m & f Mossi
Means "patience is sweet" in Mossi, spoken in Burkina Faso.
Suhidoo m & f Dagbani
Means "peace" in Dagbani.
Suhipelli m & f Dagbani
Means "happiness" in Dagbani.
Suhiyini m & f Dagbani
it literally means one heart, denoting `clean heart`
Sulola f Yoruba
Of Yoruba origin, but the meaning of the name is yet unknown to me.
Sunebari m & f Ogoni
Means "give to God" in Khana.
Sunnetta f African American (Rare)
Probably a combination of the English word sun with the suffix -etta.
Sunubai f & m Ijaw
Means "born on Sunday" in Ijaw.
Suoton f Ijaw
Means "as planned" in Ijaw.
Suoyo f & m Ijaw
Means "profit or gain" in Ijaw.
Superior m & f African American, English
Late Middle English from Old French superiour, from Latin superior, comparative of superus ‘that is above’, from super ‘above’.
Syeisha f African American (Modern, Rare)
And invented name combining the popular phonetic element sy with the name Iesha (compare Tyeisha).
Synobia f African American
Variant of Zenobia (perhaps blended with Synnøve).
Syrai f English (American), African American
Variant of Sarai or Sarah used by Brandy Norwood for her daughter, Sy'Rai Smith (2002—).
Syreeta f English (Rare), African American
Variant of Syrita. This name was borne by Syreeta Wright (1946-2004), an American singer-songwriter and the first wife of Stevie Wonder.
Syx m & f African American (Modern, Rare)
Apparently derived from the English word six, the spelling perhaps influenced by that of Styx. This name was used by American singer-songwriter and rapper 6lack (real name Ricardo Valdez Valentine Jr.; 1992-) for his daughter born 2017.
Ta f & m African American (Rare)
Shortening of African American names starting with ta- (example Talisha for females and Tashaun for males).
Taali-mbo f & m Dagbani
Means "thank you so much" in Dagbani.
Tadashia f African American (Anglicized, Rare)
Possibly a form of Dasha combined with the prefix ta.
Tafa m & f Yoruba
Means "belonging to the white oracle" in Yoruba, derived from ti meaning "belonging to", àlà meaning "white cloth; banner" and ifá meaning "divination; oracle". It is possibly used as diminutive of a longer name as well.
Taffeta f African American
From the English word for the woven fabric, the name of which is derived from Persian تافته (tafteh).
Tahama m & f Dagbani
Means "hope" in Dagbani.