Names starting with H
253 names starting with H, from 29 naming traditions, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
- HabibullahBoyCombines حبيب (habib) "friend" with الله (Allah), meaning "friend of God".
- HadewychGirlFrom Germanic elements meaning "battle" and "conflict": "battle-warrior".
- HadiBoyFrom the Arabic root هدى (hadā) meaning "to guide"; the name conveys the sense of one who leads or shows the way.
- HadiaGirlCan mean both "gift" and the feminine form of Hadi, deriving from the root هدى (hadā) meaning "to guide"; the…
- HadilGirlFrom Arabic هديل (hadīl), meaning the soft murmuring sound made by pigeons, particularly the cooing of doves.
- HadleyUnisexDerived from an Old English place name meaning "heather field".
- HadrienBoyThe French form of the Latin name carried by the Roman emperor Hadrian, referring to the Italian town of Hadria.
- HafizBoyFrom the Arabic root حفظ (hafaza) meaning "to preserve" or "to protect"; the name signifies a guardian, protector, or…
- HafsaGirlFrom Arabic حفصة (hafsa) or related forms, traditionally understood to mean "gathering" or "assembly" in the language.
- HagenBoyFrom an Old High German word for a hedged or fenced-in piece of ground.
- HaidarBoyFrom Arabic حيدر (haidar), meaning "lion" or "warrior"; the name evokes strength, courage, and fearlessness.
- HaileBoyFrom the Ge'ez root ኀይል (hayl), "power" or "strength."
- HaileyGirlA variant of Hayley, possibly derived from an Old English place name meaning "hay meadow".
- HailuBoyFrom the same Ge'ez root as Haile, ኀይል (hayl) "power," with a possessive ending: "his strength."
- HaisleyGirlA modern blend name, probably combining Hayley or Hazel with Paisley.
- HajarGirlThe Arabic form of the Biblical name Hagar; the name itself may derive from meanings related to emigration or flight…
- HajiBoyA title bestowed on someone who has completed the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca.
- HakeemBoySignifying "wise" or "judicious" in Arabic, derived from a root denoting the ability to make sound decisions.
- HakimBoyMeaning "wise" or "judicious" in Arabic, derived from a root signifying the ability to pass sound judgement and make…
- HakimaGirlThe feminine form of Hakim, meaning "wise" or "judicious" in Arabic.
- HalBoyA medieval diminutive of Harry, derived from Henry.
- HalaGirlMeans "halo" or "luminous ring around the moon" in Arabic.
- HalcyonGirlFrom the genus name of kingfisher birds, which derives from the Greek mythological figure Halcyon, daughter of Aeolus.
- HaleBoyFrom an English surname derived from a place name denoting a sheltered corner or secluded area.
- HaleyGirlVariant of Hayley, possibly influenced by American author Alex Haley and his popular work Roots.
- HalimBoyMeaning "patient," "tolerant," or "gentle" in Arabic, derived from a root connected to forbearance and restraint.
- HalimaGirlThe feminine form of Halim, meaning "patient," "tolerant," or "gentle" in Arabic.
- HalimatuGirlMeaning "gentle, patient", the Hausa form of the Arabic name Halima.
- HaliméGirlFrom Arabic Halima: "patient, gentle-natured", in a Central African spelling.
- HallBoyFrom a surname meaning 'manor or great hall', referring to someone who lived or worked in such a place.
- HallamBoyA surname with roots in Old English geographic terminology, originally denoting either a rocky location or a sheltered…
- HalleGirlAn English name taken from a Cleveland department store's name, which itself derived from a German family surname.
- HallieGirlDiminutive of Harriet, used as an independent name.
- HaloUnisexFrom the English word halo, meaning a luminous disc or ring, derived from Greek halos.
- HamadBoyMeaning "praise" or "gratitude" in Arabic, derived from a root denoting the act of commending or giving thanks.
- HamadaBoyMeaning "praising" or "the one who praises" in Arabic, derived from a root signifying the act of offering praise or…
- HamiltonBoyA surname combining Old English elements describing a curved or deformed hilltop location.
- HamisuBoyTraces to the Arabic word for "fifth", khamis, which also names Thursday; in Hausa it marks a boy born on that day.
- HammondBoyA surname with roots in either a Norman or Old Norse personal name, reflecting medieval linguistic influences.
- HamnetBoyA medieval diminutive of Hamo, itself from the Germanic element for “home.”
- Hana (Arabic)GirlConveys contentment and joy, derived from an Arabic root expressing the concept of bringing happiness or enjoyment.
- Hana (Hebrew & Biblical)GirlMeans "grace" or "favour", derived from the Hebrew Hannah, which comes from the root meaning to be gracious.
- Hana (Japanese)GirlSignifies "flower", using kanji that directly represent the bloom. The name can be written with different character…
- Hana (Korean)GirlSignifies the number "one", used as a given name. The name carries aspirational meanings related to unity, singularity…
- HaniaGirlA shortened form of the Polish name Hanna, meaning grace.
- HaniyyaGirlFrom the Arabic verb meaning to gladden or bring joy, suggesting something welcome and beneficial.
- HankBoyOriginally a short form of Hankin, a medieval diminutive of John, later also used as a diminutive of Henry.
- HankeGirlA pet form of Johanna: "God is gracious".
- HannahGirlFrom the Hebrew Ḩannah, meaning “favor” or “grace.”
- HannekeGirlA pet form of Johanna: "God is gracious".
- HannieGirlA pet form of Johanna: "God is gracious".
- HänselBoyA pet form of Hans, "little Hans," ultimately from Johannes, "Yahweh is gracious."
- HansruediBoyCompound of Hans and Ruedi: "God is gracious" and "famous power".
- HanumanBoyLikely from Sanskrit hanu, "jaw", the name of the monkey god of the Ramayana.
- HaouaGirlFrom Arabic Hawwa: "living one", the Quranic name for Eve.
- HaoxuanUnisexMost often 皓 or 浩 (both hào, "bright" or "vast, expansive") joined with 轩 (xuān, "lofty, elevated"); other…
- HaoyuUnisexMost often 浩 or 皓 (both hào, "vast, expansive" or "bright") joined with 宇 (yǔ, "universe, the space under heaven").
- HappyUnisexFrom the English word happy, with roots in Middle English hap ('chance' or 'luck') and Old Norse happ.
- HardeepUnisexJoins Hari, a name of the Hindu deity Vishnu, with dīpa, the Sanskrit word for lamp or light.
- HardingBoyAn English surname tracing back to an Old English personal name.
- HardyBoyA diminutive based on the Germanic element meaning 'strong' or 'brave', creating a nickname form of longer compound…
- HaregewoinGirlFrom Amharic, a compound of ሓረገ (harege), "vine" or "branch," and ወይን (woyn), "grape" or "wine": "vine of grapes."
- HarelBoyMeans "God's mountain" or "God's altar", combining the Hebrew words for mountain and God. The term appears in biblical…
- HarendraBoyFrom Sanskrit: "lord Hari and Indra", combining names of Hindu deities.
- HariBoyFrom Sanskrit hari, "tawny, yellowish-brown", an epithet of the god Vishnu.
- HarishBoyFrom Sanskrit: "lord Hari", combining Hari (Vishnu) with īśa (lord).
- HarithBoyFrom the Arabic word for plowman or cultivator, referring to someone who tills the land and tends crops.
- HarlanBoyFrom a surname meaning 'hare land' in Old English, combining hara 'hare' and land.
- HarlandBoyFrom a surname that is a variant of Harlan, meaning 'hare land' in Old English.
- HarlequinBoyThe English name of a costumed stage character, descended from the Old French devil-figure Hellequin by way of Italian…
- HarleyUnisexA geographic surname combining elements that refer to an animal or landscape feature with a clearing in the woods.
- HarlowUnisexAn English geographic surname combining elements referring to a landscape feature or warrior with a hilltop location.
- HarmBoyA shortened form of Harmen, itself a variant of Herman: "army man".
- HarmenBoyThe Dutch form of Herman: "army man", from Germanic roots "heri" (army) and "man" (man).
- HarmonBoyFrom a surname derived from the given name Herman.
- HarmonyGirlFrom the English word harmony, referring to a pleasing combination of elements, derived from Greek harmonia.
- HaroldBoyArmy leader, from Old English elements meaning 'army' and 'powerful'.
- HarperUnisexA musician who played the harp, from Old English hearpe.
- HarpreetUnisexCombines Hari, a name for the Hindu deity Vishnu, with prīti, the Sanskrit word for love, joy or affection.
- HarrietGirlFeminine form of Harry, related to Henry, meaning 'home ruler'.
- HarrisBoySon of Harry, from the English surname Harris.
- HarrisonBoySon of Harry, from the English surname meaning 'son of Harry'.
- HarryBoyHome ruler, from the name Henry, meaning 'home ruler'.
- HarshBoyFrom Sanskrit: "joy, happiness, delight".
- HarshaBoyMeans "happiness" or "joy" in Sanskrit, representing emotional delight and celebration.
- HarshadBoyFrom Sanskrit: "one who gives joy", combining harṣa (happiness) with the giver suffix.
- HartleyUnisexFrom a place name meaning 'hart wood' or 'hart clearing', combining Old English words for male deer and woodland.
- HarunBoyArabic form of Aaron, the brother of Moses in Islamic and Quranic tradition.
- HarunaBoyThe Hausa and Fula form of Harun, the Qur'an's name for the prophet Aaron, brother of Musa (Moses).
- HarveBoyShort form of Harvey, meaning 'iron warrior' or 'keen in battle'.
- HarveyBoyIron warrior or keen in battle, from Old Breton elements meaning 'iron' or 'battle' and 'eager, keen'.
- HasanBoyFrom the Arabic verb for being beautiful and good, signifying someone of excellent character and appearance.
- HashimBoyFrom the Arabic word meaning to break or crush, originally a nickname describing someone's actions or way of life.
- HasibBoyFrom the Arabic words for noble and worthy of respect, describing someone of high standing and honourable character.
- HasimBoyFrom the Arabic word meaning to sever or make final decisions, describing someone resolute and determined.
- HasnaGirlDerived from the Arabic word expressing beauty and goodness, describing something or someone lovely and fine.
- HassanBoyFrom the Arabic words for beautiful and good, describing someone of excellent character and fine appearance.
- HatimBoyFrom the Arabic root meaning to decree or establish: the name conveys a sense of being steadfast and resolute.
- HattieGirlDiminutive of Harriet, meaning 'home ruler'.
- HattyGirlDiminutive of Harriet, meaning 'home ruler'.
- HaukeaGirlA Hawaiian compound name meaning "white snow", from hau (snow) and kea (white).
- HaunaniGirlA Hawaiian compound name meaning "beautiful snow", from hau (snow) and nani (beauty, glory).
- Hauwa'uGirlThe Hausa form of Hawwa, the Arabic name for Eve, the first woman in the Quranic and Biblical accounts.
- HavenUnisexA safe place or shelter, from Old English hæfen.
- HawwaGirlThe Arabic form of Eve, the name of the first woman in Islamic and biblical tradition.
- HayaGirlFrom an Arabic verb meaning to move with speed or urgency; evokes a sense of vitality and briskness.
- HayatUnisexThe Arabic word for life itself, derived from a root meaning to live or exist.
- HaydenUnisexFrom a place name meaning 'hay valley' or 'hay hill', combining Old English words for hay and valley or hill.
- HaydnBoyFrom a Germanic surname meaning "heathen" or "of the heath".
- HayesBoyFrom the English surname Hayes, originally referring to a place with fences or hedges.
- HayfaGirlFrom Arabic roots denoting grace and elegance: the name conveys refinement and delicate beauty.
- HayleyGirlFrom a place name meaning 'hay clearing', combining Old English words for hay and clearing.
- HaythamBoyFrom Arabic roots referring to a young bird of prey: the name symbolises keen vision, power and noble bearing.
- HaywoodBoyFrom a place name meaning 'fenced wood', referring to a wooded area with fencing.
- HazeUnisexAn alternative spelling or shortening of Hayes or Hazel, with roots in atmospheric imagery.
- HazelGirlFrom the hazel tree, known for its light brown color and edible nuts.
- HazimBoyFrom Arabic roots meaning steadfast and resolute: the name conveys strength of character and unwavering conviction.
- HaþufunsBoyFrom the Gothic haþus, "battle", and funs, "ready, eager": together, roughly "ready for battle".
- HeUnisexDepends on the character: 河 (hé) "river, stream", 和 (hé) "harmony, peace", or 荷 (hé) "lotus", the last almost always a…
- HeathBoyFrom one who lived on a heath, an area of open land with low-growing vegetation.
- HeatherGirlFrom the heather plant, small shrubs with pink or white flowers that grow in rocky areas.
- HeavenGirlParadise or the sky.
- HeavenlyGirlOf or relating to heaven; celestial or divine.
- HedUnisexMeans "echo" in Hebrew, evoking the reflection of sound and voice.
- HédiGirlA diminutive form of the Hungarian name Hedvig, shortening it to create an affectionate everyday version.
- HedleyBoyA clearing where heather grows.
- Hein (Burmese)BoyIn Burmese, "great" or "grand"; a name meaning magnificence and grandeur.
- Hein (Dutch & Flemish)BoyA short form of Hendrik: "estate ruler", from Germanic "heim" (home, estate) and "rich" (powerful).
- HeintjeUnisexA diminutive of Hendrik: "estate ruler", from Germanic roots meaning home and power.
- HeiraniGirlJoins the Tahitian words for a flower garland and the sky, picturing a wreath reaching up toward the heavens.
- HeitiareGirlCombines the Tahitian words for a flower garland and the tiare, the island gardenia, into a single blossom-crown image.
- HelenGirlFrom the Greek Helenē, perhaps meaning “torch” or linked to the word for “moon.”
- HelenaGirlThe Latin-alphabet spelling of Greek Ἑλένη (Helenē), whose original sense is uncertain, perhaps tied to a root for…
- HélierBoyA rare name honouring a sixth-century Christian hermit martyred on the Channel Island now called Jersey.
- HelmaGirlA contracted form of Wilhelmina, meaning "resolute protector" or "desired helmet".
- HelmfriedBoyA compound name from Old German words meaning "helmet" and "peace".
- HelmineGirlA feminine form derived from Wilhelmine, rooted in Germanic elements for "will" and "helmet" or "protection".
- HelmutBoyA German name composed of Germanic elements meaning "helmet" (or possibly "healthy, whole") and "mind" or "spirit".
- HemiBoyHemi is the Māori form of James, derived from the Biblical Hebrew name.
- HēnareBoyHēnare is the Māori version of Henry, adapted to fit Māori language and pronunciation patterns.
- HendersonBoySon of Henry.
- HendrixBoyHome ruler.
- Heng (Chinese)UnisexDepends on the character: 恒/恆 (héng) "constant, enduring" or 亨 (hēng, a different tone) "smooth-progressing…
- Heng (Khmer)UnisexFrom Khmer ហេង (heng): "lucky, fortunate".
- HenleyUnisexA place from Old English.
- HenningBoyA diminutive of Henrik, ultimately from Greek meaning "home ruler" or "estate ruler".
- HenokBoyThe Tigrinya and Amharic spelling of the biblical Enoch, from Hebrew חֲנוֹךְ (Ḥanokh), "dedicated" or "initiated".
- HenriBoyThe French form of Henry, from Germanic words for "home" and "ruler".
- HenriettaGirlFeminine form of Henry; home ruler.
- HenrietteGirlA French feminine diminutive of Henri, from Germanic words for "home" and "ruler".
- HenrikeGirlThe German feminine form of Heinrich, derived from Germanic roots for "home" and "ruler" or "power".
- HenryBoyHome ruler.
- HepingBoyFrom 和平 (héping), the everyday Chinese word for "peace": 和 "harmony" plus 平 "level, calm".
- HepsieGirlMy delight is in her; a shortened form.
- HerbBoyArmy and bright; a short form.
- HerbertBoyArmy and bright.
- HerbertoBoySpanish and Portuguese form of Herbert, derived from Germanic elements meaning "bright army".
- HerbieBoyArmy and bright; an affectionate form.
- HerculeBoyThe French form of Hercules, the strongman hero of Greek and Roman mythology.
- HeremoanaBoyPairs the Tahitian word for something cherished with the word for the ocean, giving a name close to beloved of the sea.
- HerenuiGirlJoins the Tahitian word for cherished with the word for great, so the name says something close to great love.
- HerkBoyA short form of Hercules, the Latin name for the Greek hero Heracles, derived from Hera and kleos meaning "glory of…
- HerlindeGirlA Germanic compound name meaning "army" and "soft" or "tender", combining strength and gentleness.
- HermannBoyThe German form of Herman, from Old Germanic roots for "army" and "man", literally meaning "warrior" or "army man".
- HermenegildusBoyLatinised form of a Gothic name combining airmans, "whole, great", and gild, "value, tribute".
- HermineGirlThe German feminine form of Herman, derived from Germanic elements meaning "army" and "man".
- HerminiaGirlFeminine form of the old Roman family name Herminius, whose original sense is not firmly known.
- HerthaGirlA Germanic name derived from Nerthus, an ancient deity, with the initial letter altered in medieval written sources.
- HerutGirlMeans "freedom" or "liberty" in Hebrew, embodying concepts of independence and autonomy.
- HerveBoyA Breton adaptation of Harvey, itself derived from Germanic roots meaning "battle" and "eager" or "army".
- HesterGirlThe Latin-derived form of Esther, a Hebrew Bible name often linked to the Persian word for “star.”
- HettieGirlHome ruler or star; an affectionate form.
- HibaGirlFrom the Arabic verb meaning to bestow or grant: the name denotes a gift or blessing, something cherished and freely…
- HidayatBoyFrom an Arabic root meaning to show the way or direct aright: the name embodies spiritual and moral guidance.
- HiguelBoyProbably "eminent", from Old Welsh hy, "thorough, excellent", and gwel, "sight".
- HikmatUnisexFrom an Arabic root meaning sound judgment and discernment: the name denotes wisdom and wise understanding.
- HilaGirlMeans "halo" or "aura", derived from a Hebrew root associated with praise and radiance. The name evokes an image of…
- HilaireBoyMerry or cheerful, derived from the Latin word for one who is joyful in disposition.
- HilariaGirlFrom the Latin hilaris, "cheerful", as the feminine form of Hilarius.
- HilaryUnisexCheerful or merry.
- HildaGirlA short form of Germanic names built on hild, "battle".
- HildebrandBoyA compound of Old High German hilt, "battle," and brant, "sword" or "firebrand," so roughly "battle blade."
- HildifunsBoyFrom the Gothic hildi, "battle", and funs, "ready": the proposed source of the Spanish name Ildefonso.
- HildiwaraGirlFrom the reconstructed Gothic elements hildi- "battle" and wars "aware, watchful".
- HildredUnisexPossibly from an Old English name combining hild, "battle", and ræd, "counsel".
- HiliGirlConveys the phrase "she is mine", constructed from Hebrew words meaning "she" and "for me". The name expresses familial…
- HillaGirlA diminutive derived from names starting with Hil; also means "cloudberry", the orange berry of the Arctic regions.
- HillaryGirlCheerful or merry.
- HilmaGirlPossibly derived from names beginning with Hil, or a feminine form of the masculine name Hilmar.
- HiltrudGirlFrom Old High German hilt, "battle," and drud, "strength," together read as "strength in battle."
- Hina (Japanese)GirlDepends on the kanji chosen; usual spellings pair a character read "hi", for the sun, with 菜, "greens", though the name…
- Hina (Pacific Islands (Fijian, Tongan, Samoan, Tahitian))GirlFrom an old Polynesian word for a pale, silvery grey; also the name of a widely known moon goddess.
- Hina (Sanskrit & North Indian)GirlFrom Arabic ḥinnāʾ, the name of the henna plant and the reddish dye made from its leaves.
- HīnanoUnisexNames the fragrant male flower of the pandanus tree, used across French Polynesia to scent oil and to mark celebrations.
- HineGirlA direct Māori word for a young woman or female child.
- HipólitaGirlSpanish and Portuguese form of Hippolyte, derived from Greek meaning "released by horses" or "horse lover".
- HiwotGirlFrom Amharic ህይወት (hiwot), "life."
- HlaUnisexFrom the Burmese word for beautiful or pleasing, used as a name element for either gender.
- HlaingUnisexFrom the Burmese word for plentiful or abundant, used as a given-name element for either gender.
- HlengiweGirlFrom Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele and Swazi: "helped", "rescued" or "redeemed".