African Girl Names Starting With T
62 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a African girl's name that starts with T? Here are 62 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. These names come from several African languages, including Yoruba, Igbo, Swahili, Akan and Shona, and many carry meaningful messages.
Top picks
- Thandiwe — “Beloved”
- Teshi — “This unisex name of African origin describes a person who is cheerful and full of laughter, symbolizing a joyful personality.”
- Tahseen — “Derived from tahsin, praise beautification; acclaim, appreciation”
- Tahzeeb — “A feminine name of African origin derived from Tahzib. It carries the meanings of culture and education.”
- Takseen — “This name relates to satisfaction and peace. It is derived from roots meaning tranquility and inner calm.”
- Talayeh — “An African name meaning a golden ray of sun or an advanced guard.”
- Taariq — “Morning star; the morning star; a night traveler”
- Takala — “A name of Native American Hopi origin, it literally translates to a corn tassel.”
- Tammy — “One who knows dates; a diminutive of any feminine name beginning with tam-”
- Tassa — “Variation of tasnim, fountain of paradise; abbreviation of natasha - the russian form of the english natalie born at christmas”
Girl · African · “Derived from tahirah, pure chaste; pure; chaste”
Unisex · African · “Morning star; the morning star; a night traveler”
Unisex · African · “Derived from tahsin, praise beautification; acclaim, appreciation”
Girl · African · “A feminine name of African origin derived from Tahzib. It carries the meanings of culture and education.”
Girl · African · “Tahzib means "Culture education." This name suggests a person who values learning and has a refined, cultured spirit.”
Unisex · African · “Taste life/the world. The name given to the younger of a set of twins”
Girl · African · “A name of Native American Hopi origin, it literally translates to a corn tassel.”
Girl · African · “This name relates to satisfaction and peace. It is derived from roots meaning tranquility and inner calm.”
Girl · African · “An African name meaning a golden ray of sun or an advanced guard.”
Girl · African · “Seeker after knowledge; seeker-after knowledge”
Unisex · African · “One who knows dates; a diminutive of any feminine name beginning with tam-”
Unisex · African · “Who knows the future”
Girl · African · “Born on monday.”
Girl · African · “The first quraan; to come from the heavens”
Girl · African · “This African name is described as meaning sweet and unpredictable. It suggests a personality that is both pleasant and full of surprises.”
Girl · African · “An Arabic name mentioned in the Quran, meaning a 'fountain of paradise.' It represents a celestial spring whose water is reserved for the virtuous.”
Unisex · African · “Variation of tasnim, fountain of paradise; abbreviation of natasha - the russian form of the english natalie born at christmas”
Unisex · African · “Fix your gaze on the crown”
Unisex · African · “God is mine”
Unisex · African · “This unisex name of African origin describes a person who is cheerful and full of laughter, symbolizing a joyful personality.”
Unisex · African · “Stretch out your hands to receive wealth”
Unisex · African · “Derived from thana, praise eulogy; thankfulness”
Girl · African · “Beloved”
Unisex · African · “Thembani means "Trust in the Lord." This name inspires faith and confidence, resting in a higher power.”
Girl · African · “This name refers to the Pleiades star cluster, a celestial association often used in Arabic and African naming traditions.”
Girl · African · “An African name derived from Thurayya, representing the Pleiades star cluster.”
Unisex · African · “A Shona name from Zimbabwe meaning 'we are with the Lord.' It expresses a sense of divine presence and spiritual companionship.”
Unisex · African · “From within the crown”
Unisex · African · “Endless wealth”
Unisex · African · “Ours is God”
Unisex · African · “Gift which belongs to God”
Girl · African · “Satisfaction; abbreviation of natasha - the russian form of the english natalie: born at christmas”
Unisex · African · “Dip your hand into wealth”
Girl · African · “An ancient Arabic name of African origin, used as a proper name and famously borne by the poet Al-Khansa.”
Girl · African · “Derivative of the scandinavian god of battle tyr. tuesday was named for tyr..”
Girl · African · “Talents.”
Girl · African · “Greeting cheer.”
Girl · African · “Seen risen.”
Girl · African · “Nation, tribe.”
Girl · African · “To mention.”
Unisex · African · “Morally upright, without sin..”
Girl · African · “Precious.”
Girl · African · “Pageant.”
Girl · African · “Mondays child.”
Girl · African · “Born on monday.”
Girl · African · “One who is caring.”
Girl · African · “Gift.”
Girl · African · “Look, behold.”
Girl · African · “Pleasant well.”
Girl · African · “Railway line.”
Girl · African · “Celebration.”
Unisex · African · “Love.”
Girl · African · “Special baby.”
Girl · African · “Blessed.”
Unisex · African · “Love.”
Girl · African · “Queen.”
Unisex · African · “The comforter.”
Girl · African · “Lioness.”
Unisex · African · “It is forgotten.”
Girl · African · “Shy.”
Girl · African · “Present gift.”
Girl · African · “Beautiful girl.”
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