Female and male names starting with the letter "H" .
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HOSEY
MasculineRare Hebrew name meaning "salvation" or "help", derived from the prophet Hosea's mission to guide his people towards spiritual redemption.
HOSHI
FeminineCaptivating Japanese name meaning 'star', evoking light and beauty. It's deeply rooted in Japanese culture and folklore, believed to bring good fortune.
HOSIA
MasculineHosiah: Rare Hebrew name derived from 'hosha'ah', meaning 'salvation'.
HOSIE
MasculineRare Hebrew name meaning "salvation" or "saved," historically significant as it was borne by prominent figures like King Hosiah of Judah and Hoshea son of Nun.
HOSIE
FeminineScottish name derived from Gaelic 'Ossian', meaning 'little deer'.
HOSKIE
MasculineRare yet striking unisex name of Cherokee origin, derived from "Hosa" meaning 'deer', symbolizing strength, grace, and independence.
HOSNA
FeminineArabic feminine given name derived from "hasanah," meaning "beauty" or "goodness." It was popular among royalty in the Middle East and believed to bring good fortune.
HOSS
MasculineDistinctive name of Persian origin meaning 'like a lion', conveying power and majesty.
HOSSAIN
MasculineArabic-origin name meaning 'good' or 'beautiful', derived from the historic figure Hussain ibn Ali, grandson of Muhammad and third Shia Imam.
HOSSAM
MasculineDistinctive Arabic male name meaning "elevated beauty.
HOSSEIN
MasculinePersian name meaning "small" or "young", associated with the martyred Islamic figure Imam Hossein, and considered a symbol of bravery in Persian culture.
HOSTEEN
MasculineUnique Navajo name that originally meant 'handsome', reflecting both physical attractiveness and inner beauty.
HOSTON
MasculineRare name with unknown origins, offering each bearer the chance to create personal meaning and associations.
HOTCHNER
MasculineRare, German-origin given name meaning "elevated" or "exalted".
HOUA
FeminineDistinctively North African name with Berber origins, signifying strength, courage, and resilience.
HOUA
MasculineHoua, of Berber origin meaning 'full of life', is a historic and powerful unisex name widely used in North Africa.
HOUD
MasculineArabic name meaning "guidance" or "leader".
HOUDA
FeminineArabic name meaning 'guidance' or 'right path', symbolizing leadership and intelligence.
HOUGHTON
MasculineEnglish name of old origin, meaning 'one who lives near a floodable riverbank', reflecting its watery, natural roots.
HOUSTEN
MasculineDistinctive American given name derived from the city Houston, Texas, named after military commander and politician Sam Houston. It signifies bravery, leadership, and dedication to justice.
HOUSTIN
MasculineRare French-derived name, inspired by the American city Houston. While its meaning isn't explicitly defined, it's often associated with strength and resilience due to the city's history.
HOUSTON
MasculineHouston, of English origin, means 'shouting house', derived from Old English 'hou' meaning 'shout' and Middle English 'hous' meaning 'house'.
HOUSTON
FeminineScottish origin, means 'from Huston' town in Angus, Scotland.
HOUSTYN
FeminineDistinctive French given name derived from the Belgian town of Houyet, with an uncertain meaning possibly related to 'boxwood.'
HOUSTYN
MasculineUnique French-origin name derived from "hostin," meaning "from the south." It was historically associated with people from southern France and Gascony, and has been carried by notable figures such as Admiral Jean d'Houston de Chateau-Thierry.
HOVANES
MasculineArmenian name derived from Hovhannes, meaning "Hero of Anahit", with historical significance carried by notable figures like Hovhannes Toumanian.
HOVANNES
MasculineArmenian male name derived from Middle Persian Khavran, meaning 'hope beloved'.
HOVER
MasculineHover: A unique English given name derived from the verb 'hover', meaning to float or fly without moving forward.
HOVEY
MasculineAmerican name coined by author John Irving in his novel 'The World According to Garp', symbolizing strength and uniqueness without a traditional meaning.
HOVHANNES
MasculineArmenian name derived from 'Yosef', meaning 'God will increase'. It has been used for centuries and holds significant cultural and spiritual importance.
HOVIE
MasculineRare American male name created by renowned jazz saxophonist Hovie Lister, with an unknown meaning.
HOVIG
MasculineArmenian male given name meaning "belonging to wisdom.
HOVIK
MasculineShortened form of the ancient Armenian name Hovhannes, meaning "called upon God".
HOVSEP
MasculineAncient Armenian name with Hebrew origins meaning 'He will add', popularized by figures like Saint Hovsep of Persia and Hovsep I, founder of the Bagratuni Dynasty.
HOWARD
MasculineEnglish male given name derived from the Old German 'Hohart', meaning 'strong heart'. It was brought to England by the Normans after their conquest in 1066 and has since been popular in English-speaking countries, gaining prominence during the Middle Ages and associated with notable families like the Howards of Surrey. Today, Howard remains a strong and distinctive name with over 150,000 people bearing it as a surname in the United States alone.
HOWARD
FeminineEnglish name of Old German origin meaning "strong council" or "brave counsel".
HOWARDINE
FeminineEnglish name meaning 'from the hill where hazel grows,' derived from Old English 'hlaw' (hill) and 'ern' (hazel tree). It was initially used as a surname in the Middle Ages before becoming a given name, and is associated with the prominent Howard family.
HOWE
MasculineEnglish name derived from the Old English word "hoga," meaning "heap" or "mound." It was historically used as both a surname and given name, with no specific associated qualities.
HOWELL
MasculineWelsh boy's name derived from Hywel, meaning "eminent peaceful". It was historically associated with Welsh royalty like Hywel Dda.
HOWIE
MasculineUnisex English name, a diminutive of Howard or Hugo with Germanic origins. It signifies "strong/noble guardian" (from Howard) or "heart/mind of power" (from Hugo).