Baby Names Starting with H

From English place name meaning holy island or Hal's island. Modern usage as a first name.

Rock or stone; conveys strength and solidity

From the hall town or estate settlement. English place name and surname used as a given name.

Rock defender; stone protector. From Old Norse elements meaning rock and guardian.

Praised and worthy of praise, derived from the Arabic root meaning to praise.

Praised, commendable. A name denoting virtue and honor.

Praiseworthy; one who is worthy of praise, derived from the Arabic root hamd meaning praise.

Arabic name meaning 'praiseworthy' or 'the praised one'

Praised or praiseworthy. An Arabic name derived from Hamid, expressing virtue and admiration.

Arabic name meaning 'praised' or 'commended', reflecting honor and recognition in Islamic tradition.

Praiseworthy or commendable; from Arabic root meaning worthy of praise.

Arabic name meaning praised or praiseworthy, celebrating virtuous character and honor.

Praiseworthy or commendable; feminine form signifying one deserving of praise.

Means 'praised' or 'commendable,' derived from Arabic.

Supplanter, from the Hebrew origin of James through Scottish adaptation.

Little home or dwelling; a diminutive of Old English ham meaning homestead.

The praiser, one who gives thanks and appreciates.

English surname used as a given name, derived from a place name originally meaning 'homestead on the edge.'

Five; also the protective hand symbol in Middle Eastern and North African cultures.

Related to the hamsa or swan, a sacred bird in Hindu and Buddhist tradition.

Strong, steadfast, lion

Strong and mighty; lion-like in courage. In Arabic, represents tremendous strength and virtue.

Arabic/Persian name meaning 'steadfast' or 'strong', from the root denoting strength and resolve.

Flower, blossom, bloom

Happiness, contentment, or grace

Compassion and tender affection

Flower child; composed of 'hana' (flower) and 'ko' (child).

Hawaiian place name from Kauai Island; carries meanings associated with lei garlands and place-based heritage.

From Hebrew 'hanan' meaning 'merciful', 'gracious', or 'grace'.

God has been gracious; a biblical name reflecting divine mercy and grace.

Smile; represents joy, warmth, and cheerfulness.

Arabic name meaning 'upright' or 'true believer' (hanif in Islamic faith), representing righteousness and spiritual correctness.

True believer; one who is upright and sincere in faith.

Arabic name meaning longing, yearning, and tender affection.

High ford; place where roosters cross a river

Moon; moon goddess.

Vietnamese name meaning happiness, virtue, or auspiciousness.

Happy, delighted, or joyful. Expresses cheerfulness and contentment.

Grace; favor; God is gracious

Grace of God, God's mercy

One who is sincere in faith; a true believer devoted to God. Conveys spiritual authenticity and unwavering devotion.

Arabic name meaning upright, sincere, and true believer. An Islamic term for one who follows monotheism with integrity.

One who is true in faith or upright in belief.

Tenderness, gentleness, or yearning

Happy, blossom; possibly from Arabic 'Hana'

Happy or delighted

From Arabic hanī, meaning happy, delighted, or content.

English place name meaning 'from the high meadow' or 'high clearing.'

Grace or favor. Represents mercy, blessing, and divine compassion.

Gracious with grace; a compound name from Hannah (Hebrew: grace) and Grace (Latin: favor).

Grace, mercy, compassion. Related to the Hebrew name Hannah.

God is gracious; Scandinavian diminutive of Johanna.

German name combining Hanna (from Johanna, meaning 'God's grace') and Lore.

From Hebrew meaning grace; used as a diminutive form of Hannah in German-speaking regions.

Favor or grace

Carthaginian general; etymology debated, possibly from Punic

Grace. Variant or diminutive of Hannah, from Hebrew origins meaning grace and favor.

Honor, dignity, and esteem

God is gracious, gift from God

German diminutive of Hans (John), meaning God is gracious.

God is gracious; a Germanic variant of Hansel

Means 'son of Hans' in Scandinavian naming tradition.

Ford where rooster dwells. English place-name origin.

Related to 'hansa,' the Sanskrit word for swan, symbolizing grace and elegance.

Swan-like. From Sanskrit Hans (swan) with feminine suffix -ini.

Son of Hans (John); patronymic surname used as a given name.

Hebrew diminutive of Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favored by God.'

God is gracious

Variant of Hanzalah, an Arabic name borne by a companion of Prophet Muhammad.

Means 'swift' or 'agile' in Arabic; a companion of Prophet Muhammad.

God is gracious or merciful; a German variant form signifying divine grace.

Japanese name with meaning dependent on kanji used; commonly associated with strength and tradition.

Good, excellent, vast

Field or plain in Japanese; associated with divine power in Sanskrit contexts.

Variant of Horace from Latin 'Horatius.' Associated with classical Roman tradition.

Shining brightness or joyful radiance; derived from Greek roots.

Army ruler or military commander, from Germanic 'her' (army) and 'ald' (ruler).

Variant of Herbert, from Germanic elements 'hari' (army) and 'beraht' (bright), meaning bright army.

English surname-derived name, possibly meaning "hare valley."

English surname meaning 'son of Hard' or relating to hardness, used as a given name.

Sanctuary, sacred, or forbidden; historically referring to women's quarters.

Arabic word for silk. Symbolizes softness, luxury, and refinement.

Mountain of God; from Hebrew elements meaning mountain and God, representing divine strength.

Virtues of God or God's qualities. A Punjabi name honoring divine attributes and spiritual virtue.

Gold; also a principal name for Lord Vishnu in Hindu tradition

A Sanskrit and Hindi name meaning 'wonderful,' 'miraculous,' or 'marvelous,' conveying excellence and beauty.

Green; pertaining to Hari, another name for Lord Vishnu in Hindu tradition.

Arabic word meaning silk, symbolizing softness and elegance.

Guardian or protector. Represents someone who watches over and provides security.

Sanskrit origin meaning 'lord of the green' or 'lord like Vishnu'; combines 'hari' (green/Vishnu) and 'ish' (lord).

Means 'plowman' or 'one who tills the earth'; can also mean 'lion'.

Recitation or chanting of God's name; divine praise and devotion.

One with divine light in the heart; from Punjabi har (divine) and jot (light)

Hare meadow; from a place name referring to a meadow where hares live.

Free man

Hare meadow, from the long field

A variant of Harley, an English name meaning 'hare's meadow' or 'from the rocky field'.

Likely variant of Harley or Harlan, from Old English roots relating to 'rock' or 'hare wood.'

English surname/place name meaning 'stone/rock mound' or 'army hill'. Used as modern given name.

Variant of Harley; from Old English meaning 'meadow of hares' or 'clearing with hares.'

Agreement and accord; pleasing combination of elements working together in unity.

Harmony, agreement, and balance. Represents peace, concord, and unity.

Golden ear of wheat; adorned with gold.