Names from Books written by POC authors

Adwoa is a given name used for women born on Monday in Western Africa, particularly Ghana and some parts of Togo and Ivory Coast. The male equivalent is Kwadwo.

Similar to Nasser, with a slightly more altruistic meaning. Rapper Nas was born Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones, and Nasir may have gotten a bump from 2016 show The Night Of, whose protagonist was named Nasir Kahn.

A common unisex name in Nigeria. Kerry Washington used it as the middle name for her son Caleb.

Beautiful West African name that could appeal across cultures.

Yetty is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive form of Yetta or Yette, which themselves derive from Henrietta, Juliet, or Marietta in various European traditions. The name also appears in some Nigerian cultures. Yetty has a distinctively vintage quality and remains quite rare in contemporary use, giving it a unique charm for parents seeking uncommon names. The 'y' ending lends it a playful, endearing quality typical of nickname-derived names. Though never reaching widespread popularity in English-speaking countries, Yetty has maintained a consistent, albeit minimal, presence throughout the decades.