Female and male names starting with the letter "H" .
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HELIODORO
MasculineUnique Greek name meaning "gift of the sun.
HELIOS
MasculineGreek name meaning 'sun', derived from the ancient word 'helios' and historically used to honor the sun god Helios.
HELISSA
FeminineRare, captivating Greek name created by French poet Arthur Rimbaud, meaning 'spiral' or 'whirlpool'.
HELIUS
MasculineLatin-derived boys' name meaning "son of the sun," inspired by the Greek god Helios personifying the Sun itself.
HELIX
MasculineRare Greek-origin given name derived from "heliko," meaning "spiral.
HELLA
FeminineRare yet powerful German female name with roots in Old Norse, derived from "Hel", meaning "hidden" or "concealed". It's associated with the goddess of the underworld in Norse mythology.
HELLAN
FeminineUnique feminine Greek given name meaning 'of Helle' or 'of the sea', originating from the mythical figure Helles in ancient Greek mythology.
HELLEN
FeminineGreek-origin variant of Helen, meaning "torch" or "corposant," predating its mythological association with Helen of Troy.
HELLENA
FeminineUnisex name of Greek origin, meaning 'torch' or 'corposant', symbolizing light and guidance, with notable historical figures like Helena Blavatsky.
HELLENE
FeminineRare Greek given name derived from "Hellēn", meaning "Greek" or "of Hellenic extraction".
HELLER
FeminineDistinctive German boy's name, derived from 'heller', meaning 'bright' or 'luminous'.
HELLON
FeminineSwedish name meaning "peace," associated with calmness and harmony. It has a long historical use, including notable figures like Saint Hellon, but remains uncommon outside Scandinavia.
HELLY
FeminineDistinctive Germanic name derived from 'hel', meaning 'to conceal' or 'cover'. It's unique yet robust, standing out due to its rarity.
HELMA
FeminineRare yet historically significant German feminine given name derived from the word 'helm', meaning 'helmet'.
HELMAR
MasculineGerman male given name composed of "helmet" and "army/warrior", signifying "armored warrior".
HELMER
MasculineScandinavian masculine given name derived from Old Norse 'Helgi', meaning 'Holy' or 'Warrior'.
HELMI
FeminineHelmi, of Arabic origin, means "gentle" or "mild," signifying calmness and compassion. Traditionally a boy's name in ancient Arabia, Helmi is now popular for both genders.
HELMIE
FeminineRare German name derived from Helmold, meaning 'wealthy protector' or 'noble warrior'.
HELMUT
MasculineStrong, distinctive German name meaning 'strong as a helmet' or 'like a wolf in armor', historically associated with courage and resilience.
HELMUTH
MasculineGerman name meaning "strong in protection" or "brave defender".
HELO
MasculineFrench name meaning "she is noble" or "she is bright".
HELOISA
FeminineRare and exquisite Portuguese name derived from the Latin Heloi-sea, known for its association with the legendary medieval scholar Heloise.
HELOISE
FeminineFeminine French name derived from the Old German Heilwig, meaning 'holy war'.
HELON
MasculineRare Hebrew name meaning "terebinth tree," once popular during biblical times but less used today, adding to its uniqueness.
HELON
FeminineRare Greek name meaning "Greek" or "of Hellas," derived from the Greek word "helenos." It was used in ancient Greece to refer to individuals with Greek birth or ancestry and has been associated with heroic figures in mythology, such as Helenos in Homer's Odyssey. Throughout history, Helon has been adapted into various forms like Elon, Helene, or Eleno across different cultures.
HELSEA
FeminineScandinavian name derived from the Old Norse word "hel", meaning "to hide or conceal". It is associated with Hel, the ancient Norse goddess of the underworld.
HELTON
MasculineDistinct Portuguese-derived given name, originating from the occupational surname "Helton," which refers to someone involved in the hemp trade during medieval times.
HELVI
FeminineDistinctive Finnish female given name derived from the Finnish word "helvetti," meaning "hell.
HELVIE
FeminineCharming French given name derived from the Old Norse Helga, meaning "holy" or "sacred", with a distinctive 'v' ending.
HELYN
FeminineUnique feminine name of Welsh origin, derived from 'Helene', a Greek mythological princess, and believed to mean 'torch' or 'corposant', with historical records dating back to medieval Wales.
HELYNE
FeminineFrench-derived name meaning 'sun-turning' from the heliotrope flower, symbolizing growth, love, and positivity. It's unique yet gaining popularity due to its captivating nature-inspired meaning.
HEMA
FeminineIndian girls' name derived from Sanskrit 'Hem/Hemanta', meaning 'mid-winter'. Historically, it signifies the Hindu goddess of snow and winter, consort of Indra, embodying beauty and warmth.
HEMAL
MasculineIndian name derived from Sanskrit 'hem', meaning 'golden'. It signifies preciousness and is associated with Hindu goddess Hemavati, mother of all rivers. Rare yet meaningful, it's often chosen by parents valuing tradition and uniqueness.
HEMALI
FeminineIndian name from Gujarat, derived from Sanskrit "Hemant", meaning "winter". It signifies beauty and prosperity in Hindu culture.
HEMAN
MasculineHebrew origin, meaning 'faithful' or 'beloved'.
HEMANI
FeminineRare Indian name from Rajasthan, meaning 'ruby' or 'gemstone'.
HEMANT
MasculineIndian name derived from Sanskrit's 'Hemanta', meaning winter season, and also the name of one of seven ancient sages known as Saptarishi in Hindu mythology. This unique name carries rich historical significance, often associated with intelligence and wisdom. Pronounced "Heh-mont", it transcends religious boundaries, being popular among various communities both within India and internationally.
HEMANTH
MasculineIndian name of Telangana origin, meaning 'winter' in Sanskrit and associated with Lord Shiva as Hemanteshwara.
HEMEN
FeminineUnique Basque name derived from "hemendik," meaning "from here." It signifies ties to the Basque Country, an autonomous region in northern Spain and southwestern France, and reflects the rich culture and history of the Basque people.
HEMERSON
MasculineRare Brazilian name created by Machado de Assis for his novel "Dom Casmurro", possibly meaning 'half of the world'.