Malik
On this fine evening at Black Ghetto Baby Names I would like to share a name that hearkens back to a previous name we discussed; In Arabic, Malik means king, and, in addition to the African American community, the name is used throughout the world. Today I will focus on its usage in the Middle [...]
Jamaal, Jamal, Jamaul
On this fine evening at Black Ghetto Baby Names I would like to share a quintessential name for the black male: Jamal.
The name Jamal is of Middle Eastern origin. It is widely known to mean “handsome,” which it makes it a popular choice for parents who want to designate their child by a special name. [...]
Reginald, Reggie
Today at Black Ghetto Baby Names we will be discussing the name “Reginald”, or Reggie, and its historical use in the African American community and before.
The name Reginald is English in origin and is derived from the word king. Although it is not a commonly used name several well-known African Americans have borne this name.
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Nia
Today at Black Ghetto Baby Names we will discuss the quintessential African American name “Nia”. Whether Nia Long, or the Nia made eyes at me across Northern Parkway in the summers, the name has been with the African American community for a long time.
There are several sources of the name ‘Nia’. The name means ‘purpose’ [...]
Marquis Tyrone
Dear visitors of Black Ghetto Baby Names. Today we continue our investigation into African American names that have been adopted from the names of European lords, whose descendants were probably slave owners. As promised, today we cover Marquis and Tyrone, two of the most popular African American names among boys. As usual, I will end [...]
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