Female and male names starting with the letter "H" .
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HAJJ
MasculineArabic male and female given name which means "pilgrimage," signifying the sacred journey to Mecca that Muslims are duty-bound to undertake at least once in their lifetime.
HAJOON
MasculineRare, uniquely Korean name with no widely accepted meaning or history, possibly created by parents seeking something distinctive.
HAJRA
FeminineCaptivating Arabic female name derived from 'hajar', meaning 'to break or strike'. It honors Hajar al-Aswad, an Egyptian handmaiden who demonstrated remarkable resilience in Islamic tradition, and is revered worldwide by Muslims for inspiring the ritual of Sa'ee during the Hajj.
HAJRAH
FeminineArabic name meaning 'to migrate or travel,' derived from the story of Hagar, the mother of Ishmael, whose journey of faith and resilience marks the beginning of the Islamic pilgrimage, the Hajj.
HAJUN
MasculineKorean name meaning "Wise River," composed of "Ha" (river) and "Joon" (wise/intelligent).
HAKAM
MasculineArabic name derived from the word "haq", signifying "truth" or "one who upholds truth".
HAKAN
MasculineHakan is of Turkish origin, derived from the Turkic word 'hakan', meaning 'sovereign' or 'king'. It is often associated with Hakan Farkh, a legendary 10th-century king, and is currently popular as a given name signifying pride and nobility.
HAKEEM
MasculineAfrican-derived name from Swahili culture meaning "wise" or "intelligent," reflecting desired attributes.
HAKEEMA
FeminineSwahili name of African origin meaning 'justice' or 'fairness'.
HAKEEN
MasculineHakeem: Unique West African name, derived from Hausa language, meaning 'wise/intelligent', often given as a blessing for future wisdom.
HAKEIM
MasculineAfrican name of Hausa origin, meaning "patient one" or associated with the Arabic word Hajj, signifying "pilgrimage".
HAKI
MasculineTurkish name derived from "hakkı," meaning "right" or "justice," symbolizing honesty and fairness.
HAKIEM
MasculineArabic origin name derived from "haqia," meaning truth or reality. It was often given to children in Arab families to express hopes for their future honesty and integrity.
HAKIM
MasculineArabic name meaning 'wisdom', associated with wise rulers in Islamic tradition.
HAKIMA
FeminineThe Arabic name Hakima means 'wise' or 'intelligent'.
HAKIMAH
FeminineArabic female given name meaning 'wise' or 'intelligent', associated with ancient Islamic tradition and intelligence.
HAKIMI
MasculineBerber name meaning "intelligent" or "wise".
HAKOB
MasculineArmenian name derived from the Hebrew Jacob, meaning 'held by the heel' or 'supplanter', with a rich history dating back to biblical times.
HAKODA
MasculineUnique Haida name meaning 'heading towards the wave,' symbolizing strength and determination in the face of adversity.
HAKON
MasculineOld Norse Norwegian name meaning "sea/army man".
HAKOP
MasculineArmenian name derived from Middle Persian Khosrow, meaning "sun king" or "king of kings".
HAKU
MasculineJapanese given name that can mean "white" or "pure", symbolizing innocence and peace, or "brilliance" and "shine". It was also the name of renowned sumo wrestler Hakuho.
HAL
MasculineOld English name meaning "healthy," once used as a nickname for robust individuals and associated with King Henry VIII. It has been employed historically both as a given name and nickname, appearing famously in Shakespeare's "Henry IV" and Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey.
HAL
FeminineEnglish origin, derived from the Old English word "hal" meaning "hale" or "whole", signifying health and completeness. It was often used as a diminutive for names like Harold and Henry in medieval times.
HALA
FeminineArabic female name that means "greetings" or "welcome," often used to convey warmth and kindness.
HALA
MasculineArabic name derived from the word "halwa," meaning "sweet." It's often associated with happiness and was traditionally given to daughters born after several sons in ancient Arab culture.
HALAH
FeminineHebrew name meaning 'dream' or 'vision', inspired by its biblical significance and Jewish tradition regarding dreams.
HALAINA
FeminineCaptivating Scottish name derived from "halainn," meaning "bright" or "radiant.
HALANA
FeminineUnisex Hawaiian name derived from 'halani', meaning 'moon'. In Hawaiian mythology, Halana was a gentle maiden transformed into the moon goddess.
HALANE
FeminineRare African name of Fulani origin, its meaning unknown but believed to be tied to specific seasons or periods in history.
HALANI
FeminineHawaiian name meaning 'heavenly flower,' composed of 'hala' (to sway or float) and 'ni' (heaven).
HALAS
MasculineUnique Greek name derived from 'ἅλς,' meaning 'sea salt.' It's associated with the sea and has been borne by mythical figures like Lapith king Halas and centaur Halas.
HALAYA
FeminineHebrew name meaning 'night', carrying connotations of spirituality and wisdom in Jewish tradition.
HALAYAH
FeminineArabic name meaning 'dream' or 'vision', popular among those appreciating its deeper meaning and cultural significance.
HALAYNA
FeminineUnique African name from the Igbo ethnic group in Nigeria meaning 'She gives joy'.
HALBERT
MasculineUnique Germanic male name derived from Old German elements, meaning 'bold and bright' or 'powerful and famous'.
HALCY
FeminineRare yet meaningful feminine name of Greek origin, derived from the word "halcyon" meaning kingfisher bird associated with tranquility and peace.
HALCYON
FeminineRare yet meaningful female name derived from Greek mythology's Alcyone, a kingfisher transformed after death. Its Latin root translates to "kingfisher," symbolizing calm seas and tranquility, as seen in works like John Milton's "Paradise Lost" and William Shakespeare's "The Tempest.
HALCYON
MasculineRare but meaningful female name of Greek origin, derived from the kingfisher bird and signifying calmness and tranquility.
HALDEN
MasculineNorwegian given name derived from the Old Norse word 'haldr', meaning 'to control' or 'to hold'.