Female and male first names beginning with the letter “Q”..
QUANDA
FemaleUncommon yet significant African name from Swahili culture, translating as 'five', symbolizing family unity and blessing.
QUANDARIOUS
MaleRare African name derived from Swahili words 'kanda' (horn/tusk) and 'arius' (relating to), meaning 'relating to horns or tusks'.
QUANDARIUS
MaleAfrican-American name composed of "Quanda," meaning "knowledge" or "wisdom," and "rius," signifying "flowing" or "current." It signifies "the flow of wisdom" or "the current of knowledge," reflecting the importance placed on education in many families.
QUANDARRIUS
MaleDistinctive African-origin name derived from Swahili 'quandari', meaning 'brave'.
QUANDELL
MaleDistinctive African-origin name derived from the Mandinka tribe's 'Kanjan', meaning January and signifying the start of the dry season.
QUANDRA
FemaleAfrican-derived female given name, meaning 'wise' or 'intelligent'.
QUANDRE
MaleAfrican-origin given name coined by American rapper Quavo Huncho, meaning 'powerful leader' or 'ruler of the world.'
QUANECIA
FemaleQuanesia is an African origin name derived from the Yoruba word "Oquanicia," meaning "one who makes music with God.
QUANEEKA
FemaleAfrican origin unisex given name composed of 'Kwani' meaning 'why' in Swahili and 'ka', a common suffix in many African languages. It translates to "Why is it?" or "What's up?", reflecting curiosity and engagement. Quaneeka has gained popularity for its unique sound, intriguing meaning, and association with independent thinkers and expressive communicators. Though commonly used for females, it has pronunciation and spelling variations like Quaneika or Kwaneka. It has been embraced by celebrities such as Quaneeka Cook, a model and actress known for her roles in TV shows.
QUANEESHA
FemaleQuanesha is a female given name of Yoruba origin meaning "God gives joy.
QUANEISHA
FemaleDistinctive African American name combining 'Quanda' meaning 'wise' with 'isha', short for Melissa, meaning 'honey bee'.
QUANEKA
FemaleCaptivating Choctaw Native American name meaning 'snow', symbolizing purity, beauty, and life's fleeting nature.
QUANELL
MaleAfrican-origin male name derived from Swahili 'kwanza', meaning 'first' or 'initial', symbolizing leadership, courage, and wisdom.
QUANESHA
FemaleRecently created, unique African American name, combining Quantisha and Laneshia, interpreted to mean 'God is gracious' or 'Gift of God'.
QUANESHIA
FemaleAfrican-origin name from Igbo culture, Nigeria, meaning "God is merciful," embodying universal divine kindness.
QUANESIA
FemaleAfrican Swahili name derived from 'quane' (eight) and 'sia' (to have), signifying 'having eight'.
QUANESSA
FemaleDistinctive Yoruba name meaning 'queen' or 'ruler', associated with the powerful deity Oya.
QUANETRA
FemaleDistinctive African name derived from Kwaneetah, signifying 'endowed with royal qualities'.
QUANETTA
FemaleAfrican American name derived from Quetana, meaning "eighth child" in Swahili.
QUANETTE
FemaleDistinctive African name meaning "queen," popularized during the early 20th century in the United States among the African American community to honor African roots while providing unique names.
QUANG
MalePopular Vietnamese masculine given name meaning 'bright' or 'shining', traditionally associated with light and often chosen for its positive connotation.
QUANICE
FemaleThe unique name Quanice is derived from the Ghanaian name Quansah, meaning 'God's gift,' and traditionally given to boys born on sacred Saturdays.
QUANICIA
FemaleAfrican name from Nigeria's Igbo ethnic group, meaning 'one who perceives twins', symbolizing wisdom and spiritual insight.
QUANIECE
FemaleUnique African American name created by author Sapphire for her novel "Push," with no explicit meaning but holding significant cultural relevance, particularly among African American communities.
QUANIESHA
FemaleCaptivating African American name derived from the Swahili word "kuanisha," meaning "to finish" or "to complete." It signifies strength, resilience, and accomplishment.
QUANIKA
FemaleAfrican-derived name from the Igbo ethnic group in Nigeria, meaning 'patient' or 'enduring'.
QUANIQUA
FemaleUnique and captivating female given name of Native American origin, specifically from the Cherokee nation. It means "light" or "one who brings light".
QUANIQUE
FemaleDistinctive Latin-derived name originally meaning 'in every direction,' associated with adaptability and freedom.
QUANISE
FemaleAfrican given name of Yoruba origin meaning "fourth child".
QUANISHA
FemaleDistinctive African American name derived from Swahili "ku" meaning 'to become' and English "shine", signifying 'to become shining or radiant'.
QUANISHIA
FemaleExotic African-Igbo name with possible Scottish and Muslim influences, though its exact meaning remains unclear.
QUANITA
FemaleThe African-Swahili name Quanita means 'She who appears/shines'.
QUANIYA
FemaleSwahili girl's name meaning 'eighth', traditionally given to bring balance and good fortune to families with seven older daughters.
QUANIYAH
FemaleDistinctive African American name derived from the Swahili word "Quania," meaning "beauty.
QUANNA
FemaleUnique Native American name of Cherokee origin, meaning "beautiful flower," given to girls born with a distinctive birthmark known as a "strawberry mark" or "heavenly mark," symbolizing good fortune and natural beauty.
QUANNAH
FemaleRare boy's name of Native American origin, derived from the Quinault tribe meaning 'fragrant' like flowers.
QUANNELL
MaleRare Welsh given name derived from "cynhel," meaning 'strength' or 'power'. Traditionally given to boys, it was initially used as a surname before becoming a given name in the 16th century Tudor period. Today, it's seen as unique and unusual, reflecting Welsh heritage and history.
QUANNISHA
FemaleElegant African American girls' name derived from the Arabic word "Qannah", meaning grace or elegance.
QUANSHAE
FemaleAfrican American name derived from Quantrell (Scottish for "fifth") and Shae (variant of Siobhan, meaning "God is gracious"), signifying "Fifth grace of God".
QUANSHAY
FemaleCaptivating African name derived from Swahili, meaning 'born on Sunday', symbolizing peace and renewal.