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Names letter starts with H

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Howland land by a hill or mound (locational surname) English Boy
Hadassa myrtle (myrtle tree/plant) Hebrew Girl
Halsea Originally a locational surname meaning 'from Halse' (a nook/neck of land); used today as a placename-inspired feminine given name English Girl
Harinarayan Combination of Hari and Narayan; a name of Lord Vishnu Indian, Sanskrit Boy
Haylie Hay clearing; dweller at the hay meadow English Girl
Heman Biblical name borne by a Levite singer/poet; commonly interpreted as 'faithful' or 'trustworthy'. Hebrew Boy
Hewnee Probably 'mind, spirit' if derived from Hugh; otherwise unknown or surname-based Unisex
Holace Derived from Horatius, associated with the Roman name Horace; loosely 'of the Horatian family' or related to 'hour/time' via Latin hora Latin Boy
Hrypa Influenza; the flu (disease) - not a conventional given name Slavic, Ukrainian Girl
Hyldreth From Old English hild (battle) + ræd (counsel) - "battle counsel" or "battle adviser" English Unisex
Hajarah Emigrant; one who departs or flees (associated with the biblical figure Hagar) Arabic Girl
Harisha From Hari (a name of Vishnu) + -sha/-isha; associated with Vishnu or lordly/divine qualities Indian, Sanskrit Boy
Heenah Variant of Hina/Heena often meaning 'henna' (the dye/plant); in Japanese Hina can mean 'doll' or relate to 'sun/small' depending on kanji. Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Urdu Girl
Hīlei Likely related to lei (flower garland); often interpreted as "beautiful/beloved lei" or a name evoking a garland. Exact traditional meaning is not well documented. Hawaiian Girl
Hoy Typically a surname-derived given name. In English contexts it can derive from a word related to 'hay' or a topographic term for a small inlet; in East Asian contexts it can represent the Chinese surname 侯 (Hóu), historically meaning 'marquis'. English, Irish, Scottish Boy
Hadd Limit, boundary; edge or sharpness Arabic Boy
Halsey Originally a surname meaning 'dweller at the neck/nook of land' English Unisex
Hariom Combination of 'Hari' (a name of Lord Vishnu) and 'Om' (the sacred syllable) - an invocation/salutation to the Lord. Indian, Sanskrit Boy
Haylla Modern variant of Hayley/Hailey - 'hay meadow' or 'hay clearing'. English Girl
Hemanga Golden-bodied; having limbs of gold Sanskrit Boy
Hewney Likely 'descendant of Hugh' or related to Irish Eoghan/Owen ('born of the yew'/'young'); generally connected to meanings of Hugh ('mind, heart, spirit') English, Irish Boy
Holah Probably 'halo' or 'aura' if linked to Arabic Hala; otherwise meaning unknown Girl
Hsu From the Chinese surname 徐, meaning 'slowly' or 'gentle' and used as a family name. Chinese Unisex
Hylel Likely from Hebrew root הלל meaning "praise"; possibly also related to הֵילֵל meaning "shining/morning star" Hebrew Boy
Hajer Emigrant; 'one who leaves' - Arabic form of the biblical name Hagar. Arabic Girl
Harisharan Refuge or shelter of Lord Hari (Vishnu); one who seeks or is under the protection of God Indian, Sanskrit Boy
Heeraa Diamond; precious, valuable Persian, Sanskrit Unisex
Hilell praise; one who praises Hebrew Boy
Hoyte Derived from a Germanic element meaning 'heart/mind/spirit' (related to Hugo/Hugh); in English contexts linked to the surname Hoyt. Frisian Boy
Haddad blacksmith, metalworker Arabic Boy
Halstead homestead in a nook or corner English Boy
Hariprasad Gift or blessing of Hari (Lord Vishnu) Indian, Sanskrit Boy
Hayly Hay clearing; dweller by the hay meadow English Girl
Hemangi Golden-bodied; having a golden body or golden limbs Indian, Sanskrit Girl
Hewni Uncertain; may be a diminutive or variant of names like Hewan (Ethiopic) or a sound-based variant related to Henry (Germanic 'home ruler'). Unisex
Holaina Likely 'saved' or 'rescued' (derived from Hawaiian elements related to saving or rescue) Hawaiian Girl
Hsuang Meaning varies by Chinese character; commonly 'fragrant' (香) or 'auspicious/fortunate' (祥). Chinese Unisex
Hyllarey Invented/blended name; roughly interpretable as 'cheerful king' or 'praised ruler' (interpretive). Unisex
Hajime beginning, first Japanese Boy
Harishchandara Name of the legendary king Harishchandra, celebrated for truthfulness; from Hari (Vishnu) + Chandra (moon) - often associated with devotion to Hari and integrity. Sanskrit Boy
Heeralal Heera ('diamond') + Lal ('beloved/son') - 'precious/cherished like a diamond' or 'beloved diamond/son'. Hindi, Sanskrit Boy
Hiley Hay clearing; hay meadow English Unisex
Hozumi Varies by kanji; commonly combines 'ho' (穂: ear of grain) with characters meaning 'pure/clear/beauty' or, as the surname 穂積, 'ear of grain + accumulate'. Japanese Unisex
Hadden From a place name meaning 'heath valley' or 'settlement on the heath' English Boy
Halsted Homestead or place in a nook English Unisex
Hariram Compound of Hari (Vishnu/Krishna) and Ram (Rama); invoking or honoring Hindu deities - often used to refer to Lord Hari and Lord Ram or a devotee of God. Hindi, Sanskrit Boy
Haynes From the English surname meaning 'dweller at the enclosure' or 'from the place called Haynes' English Boy
Hemanta Pre-winter; early winter - name of one of the six seasons in the classical Indian calendar. Sanskrit Boy
Hewniw new protector Unisex
Holainah No established historical meaning; possibly intended to evoke the meanings of similar names (e.g., Alaina/Elaina - 'light' or 'bright') or simply a pleasant invented name Girl