11 African American Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With D

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Deandre	Boy	Manly; Masculine
Davion	Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Davian	Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Deangelo	Boy	Angel; Messenger
Donte	Boy	Enduring; Hard
Dashawn	Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Deshaun	Boy	God is gracious
Davonte	Boy	Defender; Beloved; River
Daveon	Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Donta	Boy	Enduring

Davante	Boy	Defender; Beloved; River; To fight for justice

Infographic: Classic African American Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With D

When choosing a name for their newborn, parents often seek culturally rich names that bestow a strong identity upon their child. If you resonate with this idea and are here to explore meaningful, distinct, and versatile names, this infographic with African American Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With D is worth checking out. Browse through this list to discover the most suited name for your child.

African American Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With D(infographic)

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