Female and male first names beginning with the letter “H”..

HAMLET

Male

Scandinavian 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

Male

English 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

Male

Arabic name meaning 'praiseworthy'.

HAMMED

Male

Arabic-origin name meaning 'praise', famously borne by Islamic scholar Abu Hurairah and mathematician Abu'l-Wafa al-Buzjani.

HAMMIE

Male

Unique 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

Male

English 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

Female

Arabic origin name meaning "safe haven" or "place of safety".

HAMNAH

Female

Arabic name meaning "one who gives thanks," derived from the word "hamd" which means praise.

HAMOUD

Male

Arabic male given name meaning 'praiseworthy', one of Allah's 96 names and an ancestor of Prophet Muhammad.

HAMP

Male

Rare German male name derived from 'hamb' meaning 'home', making it a distinctive and meaningful choice.

HAMPTON

Male

English name derived from 'ham', meaning homestead, and 'tun', meaning enclosure; it evolved from a medieval surname to a given name used worldwide today.

HAMPTON

Female

English 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

Male

Arabic 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

Male

Arabic 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

Female

Unique and beautiful girls' name of Sanskrit origin, derived from "Hamsa," meaning "swan." It symbolizes beauty, grace, and spiritual liberation in Hindu mythology.

HAMSINI

Female

Unique Sanskrit-derived name meaning "belonging to the swan," symbolizing beauty, grace, purity, and wisdom.

HAMTA

Female

Hebrew female name that means "fortress" or "stronghold".

HAMZA

Male

Arabic 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

Male

Arabic 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

Male

Arabic name derived from "hamza," meaning "praiseworthy." It honors Prophet Muhammad's brave uncle, Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib.

HAMZEH

Male

Arabic name derived from "hamza," meaning "praise." It honors Hamzah ibn Abd al-Muttalib, a revered Islamic hero known for his bravery and strength.

HAN

Male

Popular unisex Chinese name, originating from the Han Dynasty. It means 'riverside' or 'edge'.

HAN

Female

Ancient 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

Male

Traditional Japanese name meaning 'flower', associated with the cherry blossom season and celebrated poet Yosano Akiko's daughter.

HANA

Female

Feminine given name of Hawaiian origin meaning 'flower', reflecting the vibrant flora of Hawaii.

HANAA

Female

Arabic 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

Female

Hebrew name meaning 'graced by God', derived from the word 'hanan' signifying 'to show favor'.

HANABI

Female

Hanabi, of Japanese origin, translates to 'flower fire,' symbolizing elegance and strength.

HANAD

Male

African-origin name popular among Swahili communities, derived from Arabic 'Hanan', meaning 'grace' or 'beauty'.

HANADI

Female

Arabic name derived from "hanad," meaning "gentle" or "soft-spoken." It's associated with grace, kindness, and sweetness of character.

HANADY

Female

Arabic-origin name that signifies gracefulness or elegance.

HANAE

Female

Captivating 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

Female

Hebrew name that means 'grace' or 'favor', originally belonging to the mother of Samuel in the Bible.

HANAI

Female

Rare Hawaiian name derived from "hana," meaning "to do" or "to work.

HANAKO

Female

Traditional Japanese female name meaning 'child of flowers', inspired by historical figures like Hanako Oku known for her beauty and intelligence.

HANALEE

Female

Unique 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

Male

Hawaiian 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

Female

Unique Hawaiian name derived from the scenic Hanalei River or Bay in Kauai, potentially meaning "to create a lei.

HANAMI

Female

Japanese girls' name meaning 'beautiful flower'.

HANAN

Male

Arabic name derived from 'hnn', meaning 'grace' or 'mercy'. It's deeply rooted in Islamic tradition, appearing as a name of Mary and Allah.