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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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Tahjae f & m African American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly an elaboration of Tahj using the phonetic element jay. Also compare Ajee, Tyjae.
Taisha f African American (Rare)
Variant of Tyesha that takes influence from Aisha.
Tajuan m & f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the prefix ta with the name Juan 1, making it a masculine form of Tajuana.
Takaisha f African American (Rare)
Possibly an invented name using the phonetic elements ta, kay and sha... [more]
Takaiya f African American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a combination of the popular name prefix ta and Kaya 2.
Takeia f African American
Combination of the phonetic elements ta, kee and ya.
Takenya f African American
Combination of the popular name prefix ta and Kenya.
Takia f African American
An invented name, blending the popular phonetic prefix ta and the name Nakia. Also see T'Keyah.
Takisha f African American
Combination of the prefix ta with the name Kisha.
Takoya f African American (Rare)
Possibly an invented name blending the popular phonetic prefix ta and the name Sequoia, influenced by names such as Takia and LaToya.
Takya f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the popular name prefix ta and Kaya 2.
Taleah f English (Modern), African American (Modern)
Variant of Taliyah, the spelling influenced by Leah.
Taliyah f African American (Modern)
An invented name combining the phonetic elements ta, lee and ya, based on the sound of Aaliyah... [more]
Tamaha f & m Dagbani
Means "hope" in Dagbani.
Tamaralaifa f & m Western African, Ijaw
Means "there's none like God" in Ijaw.
Tamirah f Arabic, African American (Rare)
Means "date merchant, possessor of dates" in Arabic.
Tamisha f African American
Combination of the phonetic elements ta, mee and sha. Also compare Tamika and Tanisha.
Tamron f African American (Americanized, Modern)
Tamron is a Japanese manufacturer of photographic lenses and optical components for cameras.
Tamunotonye m & f Western African, Ijaw
Means "God's will" or "God's favour" in Ijaw.
Tamya f African American (Modern)
An invented name, combining the phonetic elements ta, my and ya, and based on the sounds of names such as Tamia and Amaya... [more]
Tanasha f African American (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements ta, nay and sha in a similar vein to Tanisha.
Tanasia f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of ta, nay and Asia 1, similarly to Anasia.
Tangela f African American
Combination of the phonetic element ta with the name Angela.
Tanqueray m & f African American (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Tanqueray. This is the name of a brand of gin, which was founded by British distiller Charles Tanqueray (1810-1868).
Tanzala f African American (Modern, Rare)
Likely an invented name.
Tanzania f African American (Rare)
From the name of the African country.
Taquasha f African American (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic element ta and the name Quasha. It can be spelled TaQuasha, Ta'Quasha or Taquasha.
Taraji f African American
Means "hope" in Swahili. It is a verb, not a noun, and means "to hope, to wish for". It is not used as a name in Africa but was part of the Afrocentric African American naming culture of the 70s that borrowed from various African words.
Tarana f Hausa
Given for females who are born during the day.
Tarhonda f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the prefix Ta with the name Rhonda.
Tari f & m Western African, Ijaw
Means "love" in Ijaw.
Taribi m & f Ijaw
Means "ask for or seek love" in Ijaw.
Tariere f Ijaw
Means "the loved woman" in Ijaw.
Tarimbele m & f Ijaw
Means "love is sweet" in Ijaw.
Tariperedei m & f Ijaw
Means "love has been given to me" in Ijaw.
Tarrhonda f African American (Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Rhonda using the prefix Ta-.
Tasalla f Hausa
From the Hausa ta meaning “of” and sallā̀ meaning "prayer, religious holiday”.
Tasheka f African American (Modern, Rare)
Likely an invented name, possibly an elaboration of Tasha influenced by Tamika.
Tashiana f African American (Modern)
Altered form of Tatiana, influenced by Tasha.
Tashonda f African American
Combination of the popular prefix ta with the name Shonda. It can be spelled TaShonda or Tashonda.
Tatanya f African American, English
Perhaps a variant of Tatiana or a combination of the name prefix Ta- and Tanya
Tatisha f African American
Combination of Tatiana and Aisha.
Taurean m & f African American (Rare)
From the English word that means "person born under the astrological sign Taurus" (see Taurus). Use of the name has been inspired by the American actor Taurean Blacque (1941-2022), known for his role on the police drama television series Hill Street Blues (1981-1987), who was born Herbert Middleton, Jr... [more]
Tauvia f African American (?), English (American)
Name of unknown meaning. A notable bearer is actress Tauvia Dawn.
Tawanda f & m African American, African
African Zimbabwe meaning we are many... [more]
Tawia f Western African (Archaic)
Tawia mean "born after twins"
Tayo m & f Yoruba
Means "worth joy" in Yoruba. It is often used as a short form of names ending in tayo, such as Olatayo.
Teairra f African American
Variant of Tierra. It can be spelled Teairra or with a capitalized third letter as TeAirra. A known bearer is Teairra Marí Thomas (1987-), an American singer-songwriter, dancer, hip hop model and actress.
Teawa m & f Akan
Means "the slim one" in Akan.
Tee f & m African American
Variant of Tea.
Tejumola f Yoruba
Means "one who looks forward to better days" or "stare at wealth" in Yoruba, derived from tẹ meaning "press", ojú meaning "eyes, face", mọ́ meaning "onto" and ọlá meaning "wealth".
Tekena f & m Ijaw
Means "hear my plea" in Ijaw.
Telicia f African American (Rare)
Variant of Talisha, possibly influenced by the spelling of Felicia.
Temetrius m & f African American
Temetrius is a variant spelling of Demetrius.
Temidire m & f Yoruba
This Nigerian name means "Mine has turned to blessings" in Yoruba.
Temilade f Yoruba
Possibly means “the crown is mine.”
Temilola f Yoruba
Means "mine is wealth" in Yoruba.
Temiloluwa m & f Yoruba
Means "God is mine" in Yoruba.
Temitayo f & m Yoruba
Means "mine is worthy of joy" in Yoruba.
Tenabaabi m & f Akan
Means "just stay at a place" in Akan.
Teniayo f Yoruba
Means "foundation of joy" in Yoruba.
Tenita f African American (Rare)
Meaning unknown, possibly a variant of Tanisha.
Terica f African American (Modern, Rare)
Created name. Most likely a blend of Terri and Erica.
Tesehki f & m African American (Rare)
First used by TV personality Latifa “Tesehki” Malone. Origin unknown.
Tevina f African American
Feminine form of Tevin.
Teyana f African American (Rare)
Contraction of Tiana with the popular prefix/suffix Tey.
Thelisie f African American (Rare)
Meaning unknown. Historically used by African-Americans.
Thelmetta f African American (Rare)
Combination of Thelma with the suffix -etta. This name is borne by Thelmetta "Toddy" Suggs, the wife of American singer Chuck Berry.
Theonita f African American
The name was originally made up from Theophilus and Juanita.... [more]
Tiaraoluwa f Yoruba
Supposedly means "from the body of God" in Yoruba.
Tiasia f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Tyasia, It is influenced by the prefix ti-.
Tidiya m & f Dagbani
It means "we have won"
Tiekuromo f & m Ijaw
Means "let's stand firmly" in Ijaw.
Tienepre f Ijaw
Stand for me
Tijani m & f Arabic (Maghrebi), Hausa, Western African, Nigerian
From Arabic تِيجَانِ (tījāni) meaning "crowns".
Tijuana f African American
Possibly from the name of the Mexican city, Tijuana. A known bearer of this name is American actress Tijuana Ricks (1978-).
Timieri m & f Ijaw
Means "live to see" in Ijaw.
Timtooni m & f Dagbani
it literally means move forward denoting prosper
Tinnie f & m Igbo
Used for very small children.
Tipagya f & m Dagbani
Means "we thank God" in Dagbani.
Tiri f & m Western African, Ijaw
Means "outsider" in Ijaw.
Tirien f & m African American
Meaning "kind", Tirien may be invented, or a variant of Tirion.
Titi f Yoruba
Means "forever" in Yoruba and is typically a short form for names starting with Titi such as Titilayo.
Titilola f & m African, Yoruba
Means "wealth is forever" in Yoruba.
Tiyumba m & f Dagbani
Means "let's love them" in Dagbani.
Tiyumtaba m & f Dagbani (Modern)
Meaning: "Let's love one another"
T'Keyah f African American (Modern)
Variant of Takia. This was popularized by the American actress, comedian, writer and singer T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh (1962-), who was born Crystal Walker and adopted her stage name in 1988... [more]
Tobi m & f Yoruba
Short form of Olutobi, Oluwatobi or Oluwatobiloba.
Todrika f African American
Todrika comes from the masculine name Todd and and the feminine name Erika/Erica.
Tofunmi m & f Yoruba
a strong desire for success and all the amenities of affluence.
Tokoni f Ijaw
Means "praise" in Ijaw.
Tokunbo m & f Yoruba
Means "returned from overseas". It is often given to children born abroad and brought home.
Tola m & f Yoruba
Means "prominent for success" in Yoruba, derived from meaning "as prominent as" and ọlá meaning "wealth, success, nobility". It is also a short form of longer names such as Omotola, Oyètọ́lá, Tọ́lání and Tọ́láṣe.
Tolulope f & m Yoruba
Means "to the Lord be Praise" in Yoruba.
Toluwanimi m & f Yoruba
Means "I belong to the lord" in Yoruba.
Tomi f Nigerian
Nigerian for "sufficient"
Tomisin m & f Nigerian
Originated from yoruba culture in Nigeria,
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.
Toroabasi m & f Ibibio
Means "thank god" in Ibibio.
Tosh f English, African American
Variant if Tash, diminutive of Natasha, Latosha, etc.
Tosin m & f Western African, Yoruba
Short form of Oluwatosin.
Touré f & m Western African (Gallicized, Rare)
From the surname Touré, possibly a French form of Soninke tùùré "elephant".
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
Tunisha f African American (Modern)
Variant of Tanisha, perhaps influenced by the name of the country Tunisia.
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.