Female and male names starting with the letter "H" .
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HANNIEL
MasculineHebrew 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
FeminineIrish name derived from "O'Hannan," meaning "little bird.
HANNON
MasculineRare Hebrew name meaning "grace" or "favor," notable in the Old Testament as Caleb's father, one of Moses' twelve spies.
HANNS
MasculineGerman-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
FeminineUnique 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
FeminineJapanese 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
MasculineRare but meaningful Hebrew name meaning "dedication" or "devotion".
HANORA
FeminineUncommon yet lovely Irish name derived from "Ainmhire," meaning "grace.
HANS
FeminineGerman origin meaning "home" or "estate".
HANS
MasculineHistoric German male name originating from Hebrew, meaning 'grace' or 'favor', derived from the Hebrew word 'chanan'.
HANSEL
MasculineGerman name derived from 'Hansas', meaning 'home ruler' or 'leader of the household'.
HANSEL
FeminineGerman given name meaning 'home ruler', derived from 'han' (home) and 'sala' (hall/palace).
HANSELL
MasculineRare English male given name with origins possibly tracing back to the German name Johannes, meaning 'God is gracious'.
HANSEN
MasculineDanish surname turned given name, originating from Old Norse 'haki' (high) and 'hár' (army), signifying strength and leadership.
HANSFORD
MasculineEnglish given name derived from Old English 'haest' (hasty) and 'ford' (river crossing), thus meaning 'quick river crossing'.
HANSIKA
FeminineRare yet captivating feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, translating to 'one who has the beauty of a swan'.
HANSINI
FeminineIndian name meaning "she who has the grace of a swan," signifying beauty, elegance, and purity.
HANSLEY
MasculineDistinctive African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "traveler who brings joy".
HANSOME
MasculineUnique African American name derived from the English word "handsome", meaning physically attractive. It suggests confidence and self-assurance.
HANSON
MasculineThe name Hanson originates from Old Norse and means "high mountain".
HANSSEL
MasculineRare yet distinctive German male name derived from 'hans', meaning 'god is merciful'.
HANTZ
MasculineThe 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
FeminineUnisex 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
FeminineIndian 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
FeminineSanskrit-origin name meaning 'one who destroys obstacles to life.'
HANY
FeminineEgyptian name derived from the ancient word "Ankh," meaning "life.
HANY
MasculineUncommon 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.
HANYA
FeminineHebrew name meaning "grace" or "favor," often used as a feminine name but suitable for males too.
HANZ
MasculineGerman origin name meaning 'grace of God'.
HANZALA
MasculineIslamic name derived from 'Hanzah', meaning 'beauty'. It was borne by a companion of Prophet Muhammad, known for his courage.
HANZALAH
MasculineArabic-origin given name derived from 'hanzala', meaning 'small bird'.
HANZEL
MasculineRare yet historic Czech male given name, derived from 'hanzel' meaning 'gooseberry', popular during medieval times among agricultural families.
HANZO
MasculineHistoric Japanese masculine given name meaning "half mountain, half martial" or "half brave".
HAO
FeminineChinese given name derived from the ancient surname '好' (hǎo), meaning 'good', conveying virtuousness.
HAO
MasculineChinese name pronounced "hao", meaning "good" or "well".
HAOCHEN
MasculineChinese 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
MasculineHaoran, 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
MasculineChinese origin name composed of 'Hao' meaning good/well, and 'Wen' signifying culture/literature, interpreted as 'Good Culture'.
HAOXUAN
MasculineChinese given name with deep roots in history, meaning "good selection" or "chosen excellence.
HAOYANG
MasculineMandarin boy's name meaning "good sun" or "excellent sunlight".