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Helya is a feminine name with Norse mythological connections, possibly derived from Hel, the goddess who ruled the underworld in Norse mythology. In some interpretations, it may also be linked to…
Helyn is a feminine name that represents a medieval or Welsh variant spelling of Helen, derived from Greek origins meaning 'shining light' or 'bright one.' This distinctive spelling gives a classic…
Greek mythology
"day"
Hemera was the personification of day and one of the Greek primordial deities. She is the goddess of the daytime and,said to be the daughter of Erebus and Nyx (the goddess of night).
Hendrika is a feminine Dutch name derived from the masculine Hendrik (the Dutch form of Henry), meaning 'ruler of the home' or 'estate ruler.' This feminine adaptation features the suffix '-ika,' a…
Henia is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. In Hebrew, it may derive from 'hen' meaning 'grace' or be a diminutive of Hannah. In Polish and other Slavic languages, it often serves as a…
Henrika is a feminine name of Germanic origin, essentially serving as the feminine form of Henrik or Henry. These names derive from 'Heimrich,' composed of the elements 'heim' meaning 'home' and…
Old English
"Strength of the army"
Hereswith is a rare name that comes to us from the dark ages. She was a Northumbrian saint, whose more famous sister, Hilda, was the Abbess at Whitby and patron of the first English poet, Caedmon.…
Spanish variation of Hermes
"messenger"
Hermila stems from the Greek name Hermes, though in the contemporary world it would be considered one of the Spanish names for girls . One notable bearer, who certainly was a messenger with a…
Herminia is a feminine name with ancient roots, derived from the Greek god Hermes, messenger of the gods. This elegant name means 'messenger' or 'interpreter.' Herminia has historical significance in…
Spanish
"beautiful"
Hermosa, the name of a California beach town, means "beautiful".
Roman mythology
"dew"
Mythological Hersilia was the wife of Romulus, founder of Rome. She was later deified as Hora. The exact etymology of her name is unknown, however, possible theories include that it comes from the…
Hertha is a feminine name with Germanic and Norse origins, connected to the Old Norse goddess Jörð (Earth). The name literally translates to 'earth goddess' or 'mother earth', embodying fertility,…
Greek
"evening, evening star"
Hespera is a variation of Hesperia, the feminine form of Hesperus. In Greek mythology, Hesperus is the Evening Star or the planet Venus. Hesperus is the son of the dawn goddess Eos or her Roman…
Hesperia is the name of one of the Hesperides, known as the daughters of Hesperus or evening. Hesperus is the personification of the evening star in Greek mythology, better known as Venus in Roman…
Hesther is a feminine variation of Esther, a name with Persian origins meaning 'star' or possibly derived from the goddess Ishtar. The 'H' prefix may have been added through linguistic evolution…
Hether is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Heather. While Heather derives from the hardy evergreen flowering plant that grows abundantly on Scottish moorlands, Hether offers a…
Japanese
"sparkle"
French from German
"comrade in arms"
French form of Hildegard
English
"battle advice"
Part Hilda, part Mildred, but unfortunately not the good parts of either.
German
"protective helmet"
Hilma is heard in Germany and the Scandinavian countries, and sometimes used as a shortening of Wilhelmina--though there are more appealing German names for girls . to be found. Hilma Wolitzer is an…
