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Hümeyra
Turkish variation of Humayra, Arabic
"red"
A common name among Turkey's Muslim population.
Humza
Humza is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the name Hamza (حمزة). It honors Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib, the uncle and companion of the Prophet Muhammad, known for his bravery and…
Huntlea
Huntlea is a modern masculine name that combines the traditional English surname and given name 'Hunt' (originally an occupational name for a hunter) with the popular suffix '-lea,' meaning 'meadow'…
Husna
Husna is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful,' 'pretty,' or 'good.' It derives from the Arabic word 'husn' (حُسْن) meaning beauty or excellence. In Islamic tradition, Al-Husna appears…
Huxlea
Huxlea is an unusual masculine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly inspired by the surname Huxley (famous through writer Aldous Huxley and biologist Thomas Henry Huxley). The original…
Huyana
Native American
"rain falling"
A Miwok tribe name with a pleasant meaning.
Huzaifa
Huzaifa is a masculine name of Arabic origin with deep Islamic significance. The name honors Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman, a revered companion (sahabi) of the Prophet Muhammad and an important figure in…
Hyacintha
Hyacintha is the feminine form of Hyacinth, a name derived from Greek mythology. In the myth, Hyacinth was a beautiful youth beloved by the god Apollo who was accidentally killed, with a flower…
Hyacinthia
Hyacinthia is a feminine name with ancient Greek roots, derived from the flower name Hyacinth. In Greek mythology, Hyacinthus was a beautiful youth beloved by Apollo, who was tragically transformed…
Hyacintia
Hyacintia is a feminine name derived from Greek mythology, where Hyacinthus was a beautiful youth beloved by Apollo. When Hyacinthus died tragically, Apollo transformed his blood into the hyacinth…
Hydra
Greek
"water serpent"
Hydra is the largest of the 88 constellations, whose name was inspired by Hydra of Lerna, a serpentine, multi-headed monster of Greek mythology who resided in Lake Lerna.
Hydrangea
Flower name, from Greek
"water vessel"
Prettier than the other name the plant goes by, Hortensia.
Hylda
Hylda is a feminine name with Germanic and Scandinavian origins, representing a variant spelling of Hilda. The name derives from the Old Norse "hildr" or Old High German "hild," both meaning "battle"…
Hypatia
Greek
"highest, supreme"
Hypatia, an ancient Greek name, has a distinguished namesake: Hypatia of Alexandria was an early philosopher and scholar of mathematics and astronomy. Fittingly, the name derives from the Greek…
Ia
Cornish
This punchy little name, reminiscent of Latin Io, has a whimsical and beautiful fable behind it. According to legend, the Cornish saint Ia was an Irish princess who sailed across the sea to Cornwall…
Iakona
Hawaiian variation of Jason
"healer"
The Hawaiian variant Iakona modernizes Biblical favorite Jason.
Iakopa
Hawaiian
"supplanter"
Hawaiian form of Jacob
Iana
Latin, Slavic variation of Jane
"God is gracious"
In Roman mythology, Iana was an epithet of Diana, goddess of the moon. If pronunciation troubles worry you, use the Yana spelling instead.
Ianna
Ianna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Iana, which derives from the Roman god Janus, or it could be related to names like Diana or Anna. In some cultures, it…
Iantha
Iantha is a rare feminine name with ancient Greek origins. Derived from the Greek elements 'ion' (violet flower) and 'anthos' (flower), the name means 'violet flower' or 'purple bloom.' In Greek…