Female and male first names beginning with the letter “H”..
HANNIEL
MaleHebrew name meaning "God is gracious," derived from "hanan" (gracious) and "El" (God), first appearing in the Bible as one of seven angels presenting prayers to God.
HANNON
MaleRare Hebrew name meaning "grace" or "favor," notable in the Old Testament as Caleb's father, one of Moses' twelve spies.
HANNON
FemaleIrish name derived from "O'Hannan," meaning "little bird.
HANNS
MaleGerman-origin boy's name derived from Johannes, which means "God is gracious" in Hebrew. It was historically used as a shortened form of Johannes but has since evolved into a distinct given name popular in Germany and Austria. Despite its regional popularity, Hanns remains uncommon globally, making it an unusual yet meaningful choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their son.
HANNY
FemaleUnique Hebrew feminine name meaning 'grace' or 'favor', derived from the Hebrew word 'chen'. It gained popularity due to its biblical associations with Hannah, mother of Samuel.
HANNYA
FemaleJapanese given name of both masculine and feminine nature, originating from ancient times. Its meaning, derived from the kanji characters繁 ("Han", complex or abundant) and 也 ("Ya", also), translates to "rich in beauty".
HANOCH
MaleRare but meaningful Hebrew name meaning "dedication" or "devotion".
HANORA
FemaleUncommon yet lovely Irish name derived from "Ainmhire," meaning "grace.
HANS
MaleHistoric German male name originating from Hebrew, meaning 'grace' or 'favor', derived from the Hebrew word 'chanan'.
HANS
FemaleGerman origin meaning "home" or "estate".
HANSEL
MaleGerman name derived from 'Hansas', meaning 'home ruler' or 'leader of the household'.
HANSEL
FemaleGerman given name meaning 'home ruler', derived from 'han' (home) and 'sala' (hall/palace).
HANSELL
MaleRare English male given name with origins possibly tracing back to the German name Johannes, meaning 'God is gracious'.
HANSEN
MaleDanish surname turned given name, originating from Old Norse 'haki' (high) and 'hár' (army), signifying strength and leadership.
HANSFORD
MaleEnglish given name derived from Old English 'haest' (hasty) and 'ford' (river crossing), thus meaning 'quick river crossing'.
HANSIKA
FemaleRare yet captivating feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, translating to 'one who has the beauty of a swan'.
HANSINI
FemaleIndian name meaning "she who has the grace of a swan," signifying beauty, elegance, and purity.
HANSLEY
MaleDistinctive African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "traveler who brings joy".
HANSOME
MaleUnique African American name derived from the English word "handsome", meaning physically attractive. It suggests confidence and self-assurance.
HANSON
MaleThe name Hanson originates from Old Norse and means "high mountain".
HANSSEL
MaleRare yet distinctive German male name derived from 'hans', meaning 'god is merciful'.
HANTZ
MaleThe name Hantz originates from Germany, derived from the word "hantze" meaning "to grab" or "seize." It has been used as both a given name and surname since the Middle Ages, with variants like Hantzsch associated with chemistry due to Richard Willstätter's influence. Despite its historical popularity and notable figures, Hantz is relatively uncommon today.
HANVI
FemaleUnisex Indian name derived from the Sanskrit word 'Hanuman', meaning 'the monkey god' renowned for strength and devotion in Hindu mythology, popularized by the epic Ramayana.
HANVIKA
FemaleIndian name derived from Sanskrit 'Hanvi', meaning 'song' or 'melody'. It honors one of the 60 daughters of King Daksha in Hindu mythology, symbolizing harmony through art and creativity.
HANVITHA
FemaleSanskrit-origin name meaning 'one who destroys obstacles to life.'
HANY
MaleUncommon yet meaningful name of ancient Egyptian origin, derived from Harmerty, the god of protection and fertility. Its meaning, "Protector" or "Guardian," makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique name with rich cultural history.
HANY
FemaleEgyptian name derived from the ancient word "Ankh," meaning "life.
HANYA
FemaleHebrew name meaning "grace" or "favor," often used as a feminine name but suitable for males too.
HANZ
MaleGerman origin name meaning 'grace of God'.
HANZALA
MaleIslamic name derived from 'Hanzah', meaning 'beauty'. It was borne by a companion of Prophet Muhammad, known for his courage.
HANZALAH
MaleArabic-origin given name derived from 'hanzala', meaning 'small bird'.
HANZEL
MaleRare yet historic Czech male given name, derived from 'hanzel' meaning 'gooseberry', popular during medieval times among agricultural families.
HANZO
MaleHistoric Japanese masculine given name meaning "half mountain, half martial" or "half brave".
HAO
MaleChinese name pronounced "hao", meaning "good" or "well".
HAO
FemaleChinese given name derived from the ancient surname '好' (hǎo), meaning 'good', conveying virtuousness.
HAOCHEN
MaleChinese name meaning 'sea of dust', conveying vastness and inclusivity, with historical roots in ancient literature like 'Journey to the West' and notable bearers such as pianist Haochen Li.
HAORAN
MaleHaoran, a boy's name of Chinese origin, signifies 'being good like this'. It is composed of two characters: 'Hao' meaning 'good', and 'Ran' translating to 'thus' or 'like this'. Historically, Haoran was given to boys with high expectations for their accomplishments. Today, it remains popular among Chinese parents wishing to instill positive values in their sons.
HAOWEN
MaleChinese origin name composed of 'Hao' meaning good/well, and 'Wen' signifying culture/literature, interpreted as 'Good Culture'.
HAOXUAN
MaleChinese given name with deep roots in history, meaning "good selection" or "chosen excellence.
HAOYANG
MaleMandarin boy's name meaning "good sun" or "excellent sunlight".