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Boy Names Starting with H

Baby boy names beginning with H from every tradition, grouped by faith, each with its meaning and origin.

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195 names · each links to its meaning, origin, pronunciation and history.

Christian names (10)

Hallvard — Rock guardianHans — God is graciousHeinrich — Ruler of the homeHenrik — Ruler of the homeHenrique — Ruler of the homeHernan — Bold journeyHilario — Cheerful, joyfulHubert — Bright mindHugh — Mind, heart, spiritHugo — Mind, heart, spirit

Hindu names (26)

Hanumantha — Lord HanumanHardik — Heartfelt, sincereHari — Vishnu; the one who removes sorrowHarihar — Vishnu and Shiva unitedHarikrishnan — Krishna, who is HariHariom — Hari and the sacred sound OmHariprasad — Blessing of Hari (Vishnu)Harish — Lord HariHarit — Green, verdantHarivamsh — Lineage of HariHarsh — Joy, delightHarsha — Joy, happinessHarshad — Giver of joyHarshit — Joyful, delightedHarshvardhan — One who increases joyHemachandra — Golden moonHemant — Early winter seasonHemanth — Early winter seasonHemraj — King of goldHimanshu — The moonHiran — GoldHiten — Well-wisher; one who does goodHitesh — Lord of welfare, goodnessHriday — HeartHridyansh — Part of the heartHrithik — From the heart (usually explained)

Muslim names (80)

Haafiz — Guardian; memoriser of the QuranHaamid — One who praises GodHaarith — Cultivator, hard workerHaarun — Prophet Harun (Aaron)Haaziq — Skilful, expertHabeeb — Beloved, dear friendHabib — Beloved, dear friendHabibullah — Beloved of GodHabibur — Beloved of the Most MercifulHafid — Guardian, protectorHafiz — Guardian; memoriser of the QuranHaibat — Awe, dignity, majestyHaidar — A lionHaider — A lionHajib — Chamberlain; eyebrowHakim — Wise; healerHaleem — Gentle and forbearingHaliru — Patient, gentleHamad — The act of praiseHamdan — One who praises greatlyHamdi — Of praise, praiseworthyHameed — Worthy of praiseHamid — One who praises GodHamidullah — Praised by GodHamim — Close, devoted friendHammad — One who praises God greatlyHamoud — Praiseworthy; pet form of HamadHamza — Strong and steadfastHamzah — Strong and steadfastHaneef — Upright and true in faithHani — Happy and contentHanif — Upright and true in faithHaris — Guardian, watchmanHarith — Cultivator, hard workerHaroon — Prophet Harun (Aaron)Harun — Prophet Harun (Aaron)Haruna — Prophet Harun (Aaron)Hasan — Good and handsomeHasani — Good, handsomeHaseeb — Esteemed, of noble descentHaseen — Handsome, beautifulHashim — Generous one who breaks bread for othersHashir — The gatherer; a title of the Prophet ﷺHasib — Noble, esteemed; one who reckonsHasim — One who breaks bread for othersHasnain — The two Hasans: Hasan and HusaynHassaan — Very handsome; one who does much goodHassan — Good, handsomeHatim — Firm, decisive; a judgeHayat — Life; being aliveHaydar — The lionHayder — The lionHaytham — Young eagle or hawkHazem — Resolute, firm, prudentHazim — Resolute, determined, prudentHendra — Ruler; from Indra, king of the skyHesham — Generosity; one who breaks bread for othersHicham — Generosity; one who breaks bread for othersHidayat — Guidance, instructionHikmat — Wisdom, knowledgeHilal — Crescent moon, new moonHilali — Of the crescent moon; of Banu HilalHishaam — Generous; generosityHisham — Generous; generosityHogir — Devoted; a close friendHossam — Sword, sharp bladeHubaab — Old Arabic name of debated meaningHubab — Old Arabic name of debated meaningHud — Name of the Prophet HudHudhaifa — Classical Arabic name of debated meaningHumaam — Brave, magnanimous chiefHumaid — Praised; little praised oneHumayun — Fortunate, blessed, royalHusain — Good; little handsome oneHusam — Sword, sharp bladeHusanboy — Handsome, noble boyHussaini — Of HusaynHussam — Sword, sharp bladeHussein — Good; little handsome oneHuthaifa — Classical Arabic name of debated meaning

Sikh names (24)

Harbans — Of God's familyHarbir — Brave warrior of GodHarcharan — The feet of GodHardeep — Lamp of GodHargun — Virtues of GodHarinder — Lord God (Hari and Indra)Harjeet — Victory of GodHarjinder — God, the lord who conquersHarjot — Light of GodHarkiran — Ray of God's lightHarkirat — Praising GodHarman — God in the heart; dear to allHarmanjeet — Victory of a heart devoted to GodHarmeet — Friend of GodHarminder — Temple of GodHarnoor — Light of GodHarpal — Protected by GodHarpreet — Love of GodHarsharan — Refuge in GodHarsimran — Meditating on GodHarsukh — Peace and happiness in GodHartek — Support of GodHarveer — Brave one of GodHimmat — Courage, resolve

Jewish names (6)

Hadar — Splendour, gloryHallel — PraiseHarel — Mountain of GodHershel — Little deerHerzl — Little heart; little deerHillel — Praised; praise

Buddhist names (1)

Hakuin — Hidden in white

Modern & Classic names (48)

Haakon — High son; noble descendantHadley — Heather meadowHaku — White, pureHale — From the nook or hollowHalfdan — Half DaneHamilton — Flat-topped hillHamish — Supplanter (form of James)Hampton — Home settlementHank — Ruler of the home (as Henry)Harald — Army rulerHardy — Bold, braveHarlan — Hare land; rocky landHarold — Army rulerHarris — Son of HarryHarrison — Son of HarryHart — Stag, male deerHartley — Stag clearing, deer meadowHaruki — Spring tree; shining springHarvey — Battle-worthyHayate — Gale, swift windHayato — Falcon personHayden — Hay valley; heathen hillHayes — Enclosed land, hedged areaHeath — HeathlandHector — Holding fast, steadfastHeitor — Holding fast; steadfastHelge — Holy, blessedHendrix — Son of Hendrik; ruler of the homeHenley — High meadowHenry — Ruler of the homeHerbert — Bright armyHerman — Army man, warriorHideaki — Excellent and brightHien — Gentle, kind, virtuousHinata — Sunny place; facing the sunHiroshi — Generous; widespread, prosperousHjalmar — Helmeted warriorHolden — Hollow valleyHollis — Dweller by the holly treesHomer — Hostage, pledge (debated)Horace — From the Roman Horatius familyHoracio — From the Roman clan HoratiusHoratio — From the Roman clan HoratiusHorst — Thicket, wooded hillHoward — Uncertain; possibly 'brave heart'Hudson — Son of HuddeHumphrey — Peaceful warriorHunter — One who hunts