Female and male first names beginning with the letter “H”..
HAMLET
MaleScandinavian name derived from "hám" meaning 'sea' and "léttr" meaning 'letter'. Its most famous bearer is Shakespeare's Prince Hamlet, known for his introspective soliloquies like "To be or not to be".
HAMLIN
MaleEnglish surname derived from the Norfolk town of Hamelin, first used to denote someone who hailed from that location. While often associated with the Pied Piper legend, there's no historical link between them. Its meaning remains uncertain but may stem from Old English "homestead clearing" or Old Norse "home hill".
HAMMAD
MaleArabic name meaning 'praiseworthy'.
HAMMED
MaleArabic-origin name meaning 'praise', famously borne by Islamic scholar Abu Hurairah and mathematician Abu'l-Wafa al-Buzjani.
HAMMIE
MaleUnique Scottish given name derived from the occupational surname "Hammy," meaning one who lived by a bend in a river or worked as a baker.
HAMMOND
MaleEnglish surname and given name with a rich history and meaning. It originates from the Old English word 'ham', meaning 'homestead' or 'enclosure', and was likely given to someone living near such a settlement. Over time, it evolved phonetically into Hammond.
HAMNA
FemaleArabic origin name meaning "safe haven" or "place of safety".
HAMNAH
FemaleArabic name meaning "one who gives thanks," derived from the word "hamd" which means praise.
HAMOUD
MaleArabic male given name meaning 'praiseworthy', one of Allah's 96 names and an ancestor of Prophet Muhammad.
HAMP
MaleRare German male name derived from 'hamb' meaning 'home', making it a distinctive and meaningful choice.
HAMPTON
MaleEnglish name derived from 'ham', meaning homestead, and 'tun', meaning enclosure; it evolved from a medieval surname to a given name used worldwide today.
HAMPTON
FemaleEnglish masculine given name derived from Old English words 'ham' meaning village or homestead and 'tun' meaning enclosed settlement, translating to 'enclosed homestead'. It has been used in England since the Middle Ages, with notable places like Hampton Court Palace bearing its name.
HAMSA
MaleArabic unisex name meaning "five," symbolizing protection and good fortune through the five fingers of the hand. Its origins trace back centuries among Arab, Jewish, Assyrian, and Phoenician communities, with no famous bearers but a widely recognized protective symbol.
HAMSE
MaleArabic name meaning "five", often associated with the protective Hamsa hand symbol, used by both boys and girls in North Africa and the Middle East.
HAMSIKA
FemaleUnique and beautiful girls' name of Sanskrit origin, derived from "Hamsa," meaning "swan." It symbolizes beauty, grace, and spiritual liberation in Hindu mythology.
HAMSINI
FemaleUnique Sanskrit-derived name meaning "belonging to the swan," symbolizing beauty, grace, purity, and wisdom.
HAMTA
FemaleHebrew female name that means "fortress" or "stronghold".
HAMZA
MaleArabic name meaning 'to praise', associated with strength and valor, derived from Hamzah ibn Abd al-Muttalib, uncle of Prophet Muhammad, and popular among global Muslim communities.
HAMZAH
MaleArabic boys' name meaning "praiseworthy," derived from the root word 'hamza'. It is significant in Islam as the father of Ali ibn Abi Talib, and one of Allah's 99 beautiful names.
HAMZE
MaleArabic name derived from "hamza," meaning "praiseworthy." It honors Prophet Muhammad's brave uncle, Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib.
HAMZEH
MaleArabic name derived from "hamza," meaning "praise." It honors Hamzah ibn Abd al-Muttalib, a revered Islamic hero known for his bravery and strength.
HAN
MalePopular unisex Chinese name, originating from the Han Dynasty. It means 'riverside' or 'edge'.
HAN
FemaleAncient Chinese name, dating back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). Despite lacking a direct English translation, it is often linked with harmony and balance due to its similarity to words conveying these ideas. Popular throughout history, Han remains common today among East Asian populations and beyond, with variations like 'Han' in English or '한' in Korean.
HANA
MaleTraditional Japanese name meaning 'flower', associated with the cherry blossom season and celebrated poet Yosano Akiko's daughter.
HANA
FemaleFeminine given name of Hawaiian origin meaning 'flower', reflecting the vibrant flora of Hawaii.
HANAA
FemaleArabic feminine name derived from 'hana'a', meaning 'to comfort' or 'console'. It is also believed to be one of the names of Paradise in Islamic tradition.
HANAAN
FemaleHebrew name meaning 'graced by God', derived from the word 'hanan' signifying 'to show favor'.
HANABI
FemaleHanabi, of Japanese origin, translates to 'flower fire,' symbolizing elegance and strength.
HANAD
MaleAfrican-origin name popular among Swahili communities, derived from Arabic 'Hanan', meaning 'grace' or 'beauty'.
HANADI
FemaleArabic name derived from "hanad," meaning "gentle" or "soft-spoken." It's associated with grace, kindness, and sweetness of character.
HANADY
FemaleArabic-origin name that signifies gracefulness or elegance.
HANAE
FemaleCaptivating Japanese girls' name derived from "hana" (flower) and "ae" (harmony/music), embodying the idea of a harmonious or melodious flower with profound symbolic meaning in Japan.
HANAH
FemaleHebrew name that means 'grace' or 'favor', originally belonging to the mother of Samuel in the Bible.
HANAI
FemaleRare Hawaiian name derived from "hana," meaning "to do" or "to work.
HANAKO
FemaleTraditional Japanese female name meaning 'child of flowers', inspired by historical figures like Hanako Oku known for her beauty and intelligence.
HANALEE
FemaleUnique Hawaiian name derived from the word "hanalei," meaning the bay where the sun sets. It has deep cultural significance, associated with Hanalei Bay on Kauai island and the Hawaiian god of healing Lauaki.
HANALEI
MaleHawaiian girl's name meaning "hula-like bay" or "bay where the hula is danced," originating from the picturesque Hanalei Bay on Kauai and symbolizing grace and fluidity in dance.
HANALEI
FemaleUnique Hawaiian name derived from the scenic Hanalei River or Bay in Kauai, potentially meaning "to create a lei.
HANAMI
FemaleJapanese girls' name meaning 'beautiful flower'.
HANAN
MaleArabic name derived from 'hnn', meaning 'grace' or 'mercy'. It's deeply rooted in Islamic tradition, appearing as a name of Mary and Allah.