15 African American Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With D

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Divinity	Unisex	Belonging to a deity
Dasia	Girl	Possessing goodness; Already seen; Myrtle tree
Daysha	Girl	Already
Demiyah	Girl	Good mother; Dame; Foster mother
Demiya	Unisex	Good mother; Dame
Dejanae	Girl	Already seen
Deandria	Girl	Divine; Goddess like
Denesha	Girl	Of Zeus; Sky; Puzzle; Tangle; Confuse
Denisha	Girl	Of Zeus
Daysia	Girl	Eye of the day; Already seen

Dejanique	Girl	Already; Remembrance
Diondra	Girl	One from Zeus
Deleena	Girl	Noble
Deloise	Girl	More desirable; Better
Dej	Unisex	Already

Infographic: Notable African American Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With D

Choosing the right name for your child requires careful consideration of several factors. Selecting a name that aligns with your child's personality and cultural background could be tricky with the myriad of themes available. If you are looking for noteworthy African American Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With D, this infographic offers a curated list to help you find the perfect name for your little one.

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

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