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Arabic Names that Start With H

Updated October 2026

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There are 23 Arabic names that start with the letter H for boys and girls, including Hamza, Hassan, Hasan, Hakeem, Hussein, Haider, Hiba, Hamzah, Habib, Haidar, Hadia, Haroun, Habiba, Hadiya, Halimah, Hanifa, Hani, Hafiz, Hanif, and Hasana.

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Hamza
Arabic
"lion or strong"
Hamza was the legendary uncle of the Prophet Muhammad, hero of The Hamzanama, the Story of Hamza.
Hassan
Arabic
"handsome; beautifier, improver"
Hassan is a handsome and familiar Arabic choice, which has appeared in the US Top 1000 every year since 1971. The name can be viewed as a spelling variation of Hasan meaning "beautiful, handsome" or…
Hasan
Arabic
"beautiful, handsome"
Hasan is a significant Muslim historical figure — he was the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and the son of Ali and Fatimah. Shia Muslims consider Hasan a martyr — he died after being poisoned by…
Hakeem
Arabic
"judicious, wise"
Muhammad approved all ninety-nine attributes of Allah as worthy names, and this is one of the most popular. It was in the US Top 1000 for the first time since 1998 in 2016, when it was one of the 10…
Hussein
Arabic
"small, handsome one"
One spelling of a well-used Arabic name. Hussein ibn Ali was a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. It gained in popularity in the USA during the presidency of Barack Hussein Obama.
Haider
Urdu, Arabic
"lion, brave"
Cool, bright, and tough, Haider is the Urdu form of the Arabic name Haidar (or Haydar). Notably the nickname of Ali ibn Abi Talib, a son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad and the first Shia Imam, it…
Hiba
Arabic
"gift"
A simple and pretty Arabic option that has been on the rise in the UK in recent years, possibly thanks to several famous Hibas, including telenovela actress Hiba Abouk from the hit show El Principe…
Hamzah
Arabic
"lion or strong"
This name has considerable meaning in the Islamic world, as Hamzah the brave was the uncle and protector of the Prophet of Islam. A more contemporary Hamzah is the eldest son of the late King Hussein…
Habib
Arabic
"loved one"
A North African choice, particularly popular in Tunisia and Syria.
Haidar
Arabic
"lion, brave"
Cool, strong, and distinctive, this Arabic name is associated with bravery and strength, while also being an animal name. It was notably the nickname of Ali ibn Abi Talib, a son-in-law of the Prophet…
Hadia
Arabic
"gift; guide"
An Arabic name that can be interpreted as meaning "gift", though ultimately it derives from hada meaning "to guide, to lead". As such, it may be considered a feminine variation of Hadi, a name with…
Haroun
Arabic variation of Aaron
"exalted, high"
This common Arabic name is related to Aaron, but feels far more distinctive in the US. Haroun Khalifa is the protagonist of Salman Rushdie's Haroun and the Sea of Stories .
Habiba
Arabic
"beloved, sweetheart"
A name whose sweet sound matches with its meaning, Habiba is popular in Somalia and North Africa. It comes from the Arabic habib meaning "dear, beloved", making it a bright and endearing choice.
Hadiya
Arabic
"guide to righteousness"
A pleasant, welcoming Middle Eastern choice.
Halimah
Arabic
"gentle and patient"
The name of the Prophet Muhammad's childhood nurse carries special resonance for Muslim parents.
Hanifa
Arabic
"true believer"
Could serve as an alternative to the more common Latifah.
Hani
Arabic, Hawaiian
"happy, contented; move or touch lightly"
A short, succinct name with a sound as cheerful as its meaning, Hani is an Arabic name that is particularly popular across Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Iraq, and Palestine. Also used as a feminine name in…
Hafiz
Arabic
"guardian, keeper, protector; one who remembers"
A handsome Arabic choice with spiritual significance — al-Ḥafīẓ being one of the 99 names of Allah — Hafiz is both a given name meaning "preserver, protector, guardian" and a term used for Muslims…
Hanif
Arabic
"true believer"
British filmmaker Hanif Kureishi brought this name to the Western world.
Hasana
Feminine form of Hasan, Arabic
"beautiful, handsome"
A cheerful and bright sounding Arabic name, Hasana comes from the hasuna root, meaning "to be good, beautiful". Also used as the name of an Arab tribe from central Syria, it is related to the concept…

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