Baby Names Starting With H
H is celebrated for its breath of warmth, dignity, and spiritual depth. Deeply rooted in Arabic and Islamic naming traditions while featuring beloved Anglo classics, names like Hamza, Hana, Henry, and Huda offer profound resonance.
H Naam Ki Rashi (नाम राशि)
Vedic astrologyNames beginning with H fall under Karka (कर्क) or Mithuna (मिथुन)DetailsHide
Which one depends on the syllable, not the letter:
- Karka कर्क · CancerHee ही · Hu हु · He हे · Ho हो
- Mithuna मिथुन · GeminiHaa हा
This is the naam rashi, taken from the first syllable of the name. It matches the janma rashi — the one read from the Moon's position at birth — only when the name was chosen from the birth star in the first place.
Curated H Names by Style
A curated shortlist of popular, unique, modern, and classic baby names starting with H. You can also explore dedicated girl and boy pages for gender-specific choices.
Popular H names
20· Trending and widely lovedUnique H names
8· Distinctive and less commonModern H names
37· Fresh, contemporary favoritesClassic H names
32· Timeless names that endureAll 177 Names Starting With H
177 names
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- HabaanBeloved, cherished, wide valley
- HabibBeloved
- HabibaBeloved
- HadassahMyrtle tree
- HadiGuide
- HadiaGuide, leader, or gift
- HadleyHeather meadow; field of heather
- HadrianaFrom Hadria or dark, rich coastal waters
- HadrianusFrom Hadria or dark coastal waters
- HadyanGuides, leaders showing the right path
- HafizGuardian and preserver; one who has memorised the entire Quran
- HafsaLioness Cub
- HaiderLion, brave one
- HaifaSlender and graceful; of fine, delicate form
- HaileyHay Meadow, Hay Clearing, Heroine
- HaimLife, alive, living
- HaisleyModern name, probably a blend of Hayley or Hazel and Paisley
- HaiyamSpelling variant of Hiyam; loving, deeply affectionate
- HajarArabic form of Hagar; wife of Prophet Ibrahim and mother of Prophet Ismail
- HajraUrdu form of Hajar, mother of Prophet Ismail; linked to hijra, a journey of faith
- HakimWise, judicious
- HalaThe ring of light that haloes the moon
- HaleyHay Meadow, Hay Clearing (variant spelling)
- HalimahGentle, patient
- HallieDweller by the meadow; home ruler (variant of Hayley/Harriet)
- HaloRing of Light, Divine Aura
- HamdahPraise, act of praising Allah
- HamdanThe praised one, praiseworthy
- HamidPraiser of God, praiseworthy
- HamidaPraiseworthy; one deserving of praise and gratitude
- HamishSupplanter (Scottish Gaelic form of James)
- HamizSharp, witty, intelligent, brave
- HammadOne who praises God often
- HamnaBlessed, praiseworthy, or soft-hearted
- HamsikaGoddess Saraswati, one who rides a swan
- HamsiniOne who rides a swan, Goddess Saraswati
- HamzaStrong, Steadfast
- HananCompassion, mercy, or affection
- HaniHappy and delighted; content with one's lot
- HaniaHappy, delighted
- HanifTrue and upright in faith, like Prophet Ibrahim (Quran 3:67)
- HaniyaPleasant and beneficial; one who gladdens others
- HannahGrace, favor
- HannanMost merciful, compassionate, or loving
- HansikaLittle swan; graceful and pure
- HanzalaName of a noble companion of Prophet Muhammad
- HaranLord Shiva, Destroyer Of Sins, Who Seizes
- HardikHeartfelt; full of warmth and affection
- HareemSanctuary, sacred place, or respectable lady
- HareerSilk, refined soft silk cloth
- HariniDeer-like, graceful, beautiful lady; Goddess Lakshmi
- HarisGuardian, Protector
- HaritaGreen, nature, prosperous, golden
- Harlanrocky land
- HarleeFrom an English surname that was derived from a place name, itself from Old English hara "hare" or hær "rock, heap of stones" and leah "woodland, clearing"
- HarlowArmy hill; meadow of the hares
- HarmonyHarmony; agreement; perfect unity
- HaroldFrom the Old English name Hereweald, derived from the elements here "army" and weald "powerful, mighty"
- HarperHarp Player, One Who Plays The Harp
- HarrietHome ruler; ruler of the household (feminine of Henry)
- HarriettFrom the Germanic name Heimirich meaning "home ruler", composed of the elements heim "home" and rih "ruler"
- HarrisFrom an English surname that was derived from the given name Harry
- HarrisonSon of Harry; son of Henry, the home-ruler
- HarshJoy, happiness
- HarshaHappiness
- HarshilJoyful, happy, one who brings happiness
- HarshitJoyful
- HarshitaFull of happiness, joyful, delighted
- HarunArabic form of Aaron; the prophet and brother of Prophet Musa
- HarunaProtector, messenger
- HarveyBattle-worthy; strong and worthy in battle
- HaseebNoble, esteemed, reckoner
- HashimOne who crushes bread for pilgrims; great-grandfather of the Prophet
- HashirOne who gathers, the assembler
- HasinaBeautiful
- HasnaA woman of striking beauty
- HasnainThe two Hasan's, beautiful, or good
- HassaanExceptionally handsome and beautiful; name of Hassan ibn Thabit, the celebrated poet of Prophet Muhammad
- HassanHandsome, good
- HattieHome ruler; estate ruler (pet form of Harriet/Henrietta)
- HavenFrom the English word for a safe place, derived ultimately from Old English hæfen
- HawaEve, mother of humankind (Arabic Hawwa); in Urdu also a gentle breeze
- HawkinsSon of the hawk, little hawk
- HawwaArabic form of Eve; the living one, mother of all humankind
- HayaModesty and bashfulness, a virtue praised in Islam; in Arabic also 'come, let us go'
- HayaanAlive and vibrant; full of life and self-respect (from Arabic hayat)
- HayaatLife, existence, vital energy
- HayanAlive, living, lively, full of life
- HaydenHay Valley, Hay Hill
- HayesHedged Area, Enclosure, Fenced Land
- HayyanLively, energetic, full of life
- HazelHazelnut Tree, Brown
- HazimDiscreet, prudent, decisive, resolute
- HaziqSkilled and clever; masterful in his craft
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- HeathHeathland Dweller, Untended Land, Wild Shrubland
- HeatherAn evergreen flowering shrub that thrives on heathlands
- HeavenFrom the English vocabulary word meaning "paradise"
- HectorFrom the Greek Ἀχιλλεύς (Achilleus), which is of uncertain meaning, perhaps derived from Greek ἄχος (achos) meaning "pain" or else from the name of the Achelous River
- HeenaHenna fragrance, green leaves
- HeerDiamond, precious stone
- HeidiNoble; of noble kind (German pet form of Adelheid)
- Heleddsalt pool
- HelenBright, shining light, torch
- HelenaBright, shining one, torch of light
- HemaGolden, beautiful, earth
- HemantThe golden season of early winter
- HemlataGolden creeper vine
- HendrixSon of Hendrik; ruler of the home (Dutch surname)
- Hendryhome ruler
- HenleyHigh meadow; wood clearing
- HenryRuler of the home, estate ruler
- HenzaGift of God, brave
- HeraProtectress, heroine
- HerbieDerived from the Old German elements heri "army" and beraht "bright"
- Hermionemessenger or earthly
- HessaDestiny, portion
- HetviLove and affection
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- HibaGift from God, blessing bestowed
- HifzaProtective angel, guardian
- HilalThe crescent moon that marks the start of a new month
- HilariaCheerful, merry, or joyful
- HilarianaFull of cheerfulness and joy
- HimagouriGoddess Parvati, pure as snow
- HimaniMade of snow; Goddess Parvati
- HimanshuCool-rayed, another name for the moon
- HindGroup of camels
- HiraDiamond, Precious Stone
- HirennyGolden, valuable, precious
- HitakshiOne with benevolent eyes, kind-eyed
- HiyaHeart; one who is warm-hearted
- HiyamPassionate love, deep affection, adoration
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- HoldenFrom a surname that was originally derived from a place name meaning "deep valley" in Old English
- HollandFrom the place name Holland 1 or the related surname
- HollyHolly tree; the holy plant of Christmas
- HoneySweet, Nectar, Term of Endearment
- HonorataHonored, respected, or dignified
- HonoriaWoman of honor and integrity
- HoorBeautiful-eyed Maiden, Houris
- HooraA maiden of Paradise with lustrous dark eyes (Arabic hawra)
- HoorainBeautiful Angels
- HooramDelightful houris of paradise, heavenly maiden
- HooriyaA maiden of Paradise; one with strikingly beautiful eyes
- HopeExpectation, belief
- HoratiaTimekeeper, hour, or season
- HoratiusHour, timekeeper, or seasonal bloom
- HoustonFrom a Scottish surname meaning " Hugh 's town"
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- HubabAspiration, goal; wave, bubble of water
- HudaGuidance, Right Path
- HudsonSon Of Hugh, Son Of The Hooded Man
- HughMind, heart and spirit; intellect
- HugoMind, Intellect, Spirit, Intelligent
- HumaMythical bird of happiness
- HumaimaLittle dove; a guided one
- HumairaRosy-cheeked or reddish
- HumayunAuspicious and fortunate; blessed with good fortune
- Humphreypeaceful warrior
- HunainValley near Mecca, site of a historic battle
- HunterOne who hunts
- HuntleyHunter's Meadow, Hunting Field
- HurainBeautiful eyes or companion of paradise
- HurairahLittle kitten; the affectionate byname of the great hadith narrator Abu Hurairah
- HusnaThe finest and most beautiful, as in al-Asma al-Husna, God's beautiful names
- HussainBeautiful, handsome
- HuxleyInhospitable place, Hugh's meadow
- HuzaifaWise, intellectual, or companion of the Prophet
- HuzailPrudent guide, companion of the Prophet
- HuzaimPrudent, firm, decisive leader
- HuzainSoft hill, elevated green land
- HuzaylSpelling variant of Huzail; historical tribal ancestor and scholar
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Where H Names Come From
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Arabic traditions supply over 40% of all H names, providing an inspiring array of names that celebrate honor, beauty, and wisdom.
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