Hebrew/Israeli Names that Start With H
By Nameberry
Updated Tue Oct 01 2024
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- Hadassah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"myrtle tree"Description:
This Hebrew name of Queen Esther is well used in Israel (especially for girls born around the holiday of Purim), and in the US is the name of a Zionist women's philanthropic organization. Formerly shunned as hyper-religious, this name entered the Top 1000 in 2007 and has since climbed into the Top 700. Nickname Haddie feels like a natural companion for Addie and Maddie.
- Hila
Origin:
Hebrew or PashtoMeaning:
"halo; hope"Description:
Hila is a name that has grown in popularity in recent years, placing it firmly within Israel's Top 20 for girls. It is sometimes written as Hilla or Hilah. In Pashto, it means "hope" and is also spelled Heela.
- Hodaya
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"splendor of Yahweh"Description:
Hodaya is within the Top 20 in Israel.
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