Hebrew Names that Start With H

  1. Harrell
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God's mount"
    • Description:

      While everyone may think you said "Harold," this name sounds more up-to-date. And if you get tired of explaining, you can always call him Harry.
  2. Ham
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "hot, warm"
    • Description:

      Along with Shem and Japheth, a son of Noah with a name that's almost never used -- for more obvious reasons than those of his brothers.
  3. Hadar
    • Origin:

      Israeli place name and Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "fruit or glory"
    • Description:

      A Hebrew name also used for girls, with many variations to choose from. Hadara is another version. The name is associated with the holiday of Sukkot.
  4. Heber
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "partner, togetherness"
    • Description:

      Biblical name -- he was an ancestor of Abraham's -- rarely used today but registered on the U.S. popularity list at the end of the 19th century. With the rise of other obscure Old Testament names, just might have a shot at revival.
  5. Haviva
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "well loved"
    • Description:

      An alternative to the more familiar Aviva.
  6. Habakkuk
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "embrace"
    • Description:

      A minor Old Testament prophet, and a (deservedly) even more minor name.
  7. Hanoch
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "vowed, dedicated"
    • Description:

      Variant of Enoch with little appeal.
  8. Hulda
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "sweet, lovable"
    • Description:

      Hilda with a stuffed nose.