Female and male names starting with the letter "H" .
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HIMANI
FeminineLovely and distinctive Indian name derived from Sanskrit 'him', meaning snow, symbolizing purity and beauty.
HIMANSH
MasculineHimansh, of Indian origin, means 'portion of snow' and is associated with the sacred Himalayas.
HIMANSHU
MasculineSanskrit male name that means "one who brings snow" or "one who is like snow", derived from "hima" (snow) and "anshu" (gracefulness). It has historical significance in India, associated with Lord Indra and the Ganges River.
HIMARI
FeminineJapanese given name meaning "sunny weather," composed of "Hi" (sun) and "Mari" (weather). Historically used for females, it's now popular for both genders.
HIMAWARI
FeminineJapanese girl's name originating from the Meiji era (1868-1912), translating to 'sunflower' and signifying positivity, growth, and warmth.
HIMMAT
MasculineMasculine given name of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit "himmat," meaning courage or determination. It signifies bravery and fearlessness within the Sikh community and beyond.
HINA
FeminineJapanese name meaning "sun" or "day," traditionally given to females, associated with the Hinamatsuri doll festival celebrating girls' health and happiness.
HINAEA
FeminineDistinctive Hawaiian name derived from "hina," meaning "small" or "petite," with "-ea" denoting royalty or nobility.
HINAKO
FeminineCaptivating Japanese given name that signifies "princess" or "damsel," originally derived from ancient noble families and now popular worldwide.
HINAL
FeminineIndian girl's name derived from Sanskrit 'Hina', meaning 'lesser', but stands alone as a powerful, distinctive name associated with Hindu goddess Durga, symbolizing strength and wisdom.
HINAMI
FeminineUnique Japanese given name with ancient roots, composed of 'hi' (sun) and 'nami' (wave), signifying 'sun wave'. It gained popularity during the Edo period and remains cherished today for its association with Princess Hinamatsuri.
HINANO
FeminineHawaiian name meaning 'small' or 'lesser', derived from the Hawaiian word hinano, but it is renowned in Hawaiian mythology as the god of smallpox.
HINATA
MasculineJapanese given name meaning "sun rice paddy," symbolizing prosperity and abundance, and associated with the Japanese sun goddess Amaterasu.
HINATA
FeminineJapanese given name meaning 'sunny place,' inspired by the kanji characters for sun (日) and location (な), symbolizing brightness, warmth, and positivity.
HINATEA
FeminineHinatea, of Hawaiian origin, means 'together with the goddess Hina', symbolizing unity and divine blessing.
HINCKLEY
FeminineRare English given name derived from the topographical surname Hinckley, which may mean "heathen clearing".
HINCKLEY
MasculineDistinctive English name derived from "hyncel," meaning hook.
HIND
FeminineArabic female name meaning 'Indian', with roots in ancient cultures, including the Quran's Mother of Moses and Indian goddess Hindola.
HINDA
FeminineFemale Hebrew name meaning "delight" or "rejoice," derived from the word "hinnah" which means "grace.
HINDEL
FeminineRare yet significant Hebrew name, originally meaning "snare" or "trap," holding historical importance as the name of Samson's mother in the Bible.
HINDY
FeminineHebrew-origin name meaning "reveal" or "make known," associated with revelation and discovery in Jewish culture, particularly through the story of Daniel in the Book of Daniel.
HINES
MasculineRare English given name derived from the medieval occupational surname Hines, which denoted a worker in linen or flax processing factories. While its meaning isn't explicitly clear, some associate it with industriousness and dedication.
HING
MasculineRare Chinese given name derived from the surname '邢', meaning 'surname of Hing' or 'xing', originating during the Song Dynasty.
HINLEE
FeminineAmerican name with unknown origins, created by combining 'hin' and 'lee', lacking a clear definition or historical significance, yet gaining popularity among families seeking unusual names.
HINLEY
FeminineRare English name of Old English origin, derived from "hine" meaning 'hind', a female deer. It signifies 'from the deer meadow' and is associated with grace, elegance, and wild beauty.
HINSLEY
FeminineRare English name derived from the place name Hinsley in Cheshire, meaning "heap of stones" or "hill" and "woodland clearing.
HINSON
MasculineUncommon yet distinctive American name of Old English origin, believed to have evolved from the personal name Heinricus meaning "home ruler" or "powerful home".
HINTON
MasculineUncommon English given name of Germanic origin derived from the Old English word "hintan", meaning "from behind" or "from the rear".
HINZA
FeminineAfrican Igbo name meaning "to be thankful".
HIPOLITA
FeminineHipólita is a distinctive Latin-derived female name meaning 'she who tames horses,' evoking courage and skill, popularized by Spanish writer Feliciano de Silva in the 16th century.
HIPOLITO
MasculineHipólito is a historic male given name of Greek origin that means "freed" or "set free," with notable appearances in mythology and Spanish literature.
HIRA
FeminineJapanese given name derived from the word 'hira', meaning 'flat' or 'level', associated with nature and often bearing historical significance as a unisex name of strength and stability.
HIRAETH
FeminineUnique Welsh name derived from the word "hiraeth", meaning 'a sense of longing or nostalgia for a lost home'.
HIRAETH
MasculineUnique Welsh name derived from the word 'hiraeth', meaning 'yearning' or 'longing', but with deeper connotations of intense nostalgia mixed with melancholy.
HIRAH
FeminineCaptivating Hebrew name meaning "mountain," associated with biblical King Hiram I of Tyre.
HIRAL
FeminineIndian name derived from Sanskrit 'Hiranya', meaning 'golden'. Traditionally given to girls, it symbolizes strength despite its association with a demon king in Hindu mythology.
HIRAM
MasculineHiram is of Hebrew origin, meaning "exalted brother" or "brother of exaltation," derived from the Hebrew word "hiram," meaning "elevated" or "sublime.
HIRAN
MasculineIndian name meaning "golden" derived from Sanskrit, associated with the generous Hindu deity Hiran/Vishnu, popular among wealthy families historically.
HIRAYA
FeminineRare Japanese given name derived from "hirayau", signifying openness and vastness.
HIREN
MasculineIndian name from Gujarat, derived from Sanskrit "Hari," meaning "Lord" or "Destroyer of Evil." It signifies the worship of Lord Vishnu and is associated with good fortune and prosperity.