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Names letter starts with H

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Hari Krishnan A devotional compound name combining Hari (a name of Lord Vishnu, 'the remover') and Krishnan (Krishna, 'the dark/attractive one') - signifying Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna or a devotee of them. Indian, Sanskrit Boy
Hayma Possible meanings include "life" (Hebrew root), "home/abode" (Arabic-related forms), or "golden" (related to Sanskrit 'Hema'); exact meaning depends on origin Arabic, Sanskrit Unisex
Hidemoto Generally means excellent origin or splendid source; exact meaning depends on the kanji (e.g. 秀元 = excellent + origin, 秀本 = excellent + foundation, 英元 = outstanding + origin). Japanese Boy
Hoshang Good-minded; fortunate; famed (name of a mythic Persian king) Persian Boy
Halli English: variant of Hallie/Halle - often a diminutive of Harriet or a form of Hailey ('hay clearing'). Old Norse/Icelandic: pet form of names beginning with Hall- (from Old Norse hallr, 'rock' or 'slope'). Icelandic Unisex
Hardwinn strong, hardy (or brave) friend English, Germanic Boy
Havyn Safe place; harbor, refuge English Unisex
Helios Sun; the Greek sun god Greek Boy
Heskovizenako Constructed meaning: 'guardian of peaceful life' or 'brave/peaceful protector'. Unisex
Hobarte Derived from Hobart/Hobert - broadly 'bright' or 'famous' (Old Germanic roots) English Boy
Howlande 'wooded land' or 'land of hollows' (from a place-name) English Unisex
Hydea Uncertain; possible senses include 'modest' (if from Haidée), 'health' (if from Hygieia), or 'of/from Hyde' (topographic/surname). Girl
Hafidh Guardian; memorizer - one who memorizes the Qur'an Arabic Boy
Hari Man Compound of Hari (a name of Vishnu) + man (mind/heart/honor) - "one whose mind/heart is devoted to Hari" or "devotee of Hari." Indian, Sanskrit Boy
Hayman Either 'haymaker' (occupational) or an Anglicized form of Hyman meaning 'life' (from Hebrew Chaim). English Boy
Hideshi Meaning varies by kanji; commonly 'hide' = excellent/heroic and 'shi' = man/will/history - e.g., 'excellent man' or 'heroic will'. Japanese Boy
Hoshmand intelligent; wise; clever Persian Boy
Hallia A feminine name of uncertain origin - possibly 'of the sea' (Greek) or 'remembrance' (Hawaiian), or a modern English elaboration of Hallie. English, Greek, Hawaiian Girl
Hardwood Literally 'hard wood' - durable timber; can denote someone associated with hardwood forests or symbolize strength and resilience. English Unisex
Hawa Life; living - corresponds to Eve, the first woman in Abrahamic tradition Arabic Girl
Helkai Possibly 'portion' or 'my portion' (meaning uncertain) Unisex
Hespar of the evening; western; associated with the evening star Greek Boy
Hoben Originally a surname meaning 'son/descendant of Hob' (Hob = medieval diminutive of Robert) English Boy
Howy Diminutive of Howard - "high guardian" or "chief protector" English Boy
Hydee noble; noble kind Germanic Girl
Hafith Guardian/protector; one who memorizes (especially the Qur'an) Arabic Boy
Hari Narayan Composite devotional name referring to the Hindu god Vishnu - 'Hari' (remover/one who takes away sins) + 'Narayan' (refuge of beings, supreme being). Indian, Sanskrit Boy
Haymon Home; home-dweller German Boy
Hidetada Often written 秀忠 meaning 'excellent/outstanding' (秀) + 'loyal/faithful' (忠) - roughly 'excellent loyalty' or 'outstandingly loyal'. Japanese Boy
Hosiah Yahweh saves; salvation of the Lord Hebrew Boy
Halliah Varies by origin - Hawaiian: "remembrance of a loved one"; Greek: "of the sea"; Hebrew (rare): linked to elements meaning "praise" or "God remembers". Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew Girl
Hardwyn strong, hardy friend English, Germanic Boy
Hawaii Name of the Hawaiian islands; from a Polynesian root often interpreted as 'homeland' or 'ancestral place/place of the gods'. Hawaiian Unisex
Helki Holy, blessed Norse, Scandinavian Boy
Hesper Western; evening; evening star Greek Girl
Hobert bright army; illustrious or bright warrior Germanic Boy
Howyn Uncertain; if related to Owen/Owain, likely associated with 'well-born' or 'young warrior' (via OE/Latin roots); if related to Howard, meanings like 'high guardian' are possible Boy
Hydey Derived from the surname 'Hyde' (a hide of land); used as a diminutive/pet form with a playful sound English Unisex
Hafiz Guardian, preserver; 'memorizer' - specifically one who has memorized the Qur'an Arabic Boy
Hari Prasad Blessing or gift of Hari (Lord Vishnu) Sanskrit Boy
Hayrettin goodness of the faith / goodness of the religion Turkish Boy
Hidetaka Varies by kanji; commonly 'hide' (秀/英) meaning 'excellent' or 'distinguished' + 'taka' (高/隆/貴/孝) meaning 'high', 'noble' or 'prosperous' - roughly 'distinguished noble' or 'excellent and noble'. Japanese Boy
Hoss From Arabic Hossam/Husam meaning "sword"; in English slang/nickname, "hoss" conveys 'big, strong' (from 'horse'). Arabic, English Boy
Hallie Diminutive of Harriet meaning "home ruler"; also associated with "from the hall" (place-name origin) English Girl
Hardwynn hardy, brave friend English, Germanic Boy
Hawea Ancestral/place name (Lake Hāwea); original meaning uncertain Unisex
Hellain Bright, torch; shining one French Girl
Hespera 'Evening' or 'of the west' (associated with the evening star, Venus) Greek Girl
Hobsen son of Hob (Hob = medieval diminutive of Robert) Boy
Hoyl Likely derived from an English surname meaning 'dweller by the hollow' or 'from a low-lying clearing'. English Unisex