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Embarking on parenthood is a wonderful journey, and one of the most crucial decisions is choosing the perfect name for your baby girl. With its harmonious and rich historical, cultural, and modern significance, the baby girl names starting with H offer a wealth of beautiful options to bring joy and happiness to your family.
Names starting from H offer a captivating blend of strength and grace, linking your daughter to remarkable women of history. These names will make a worthy first impression. Moreover, they embody virtues such as happiness, hope, and harmony, bestowing her with positivity from the start.
The letter H, equivalent to the number eight in numerology, is synonymous with power, creativity, and wisdom. This number has influenced several revolutionary figures, including those who sacrificed themselves to support the poor and oppressed. Girls with names starting with the letter H are believed to have the capability and vibrations to give much to the world because they are stable, efficient, reliable, and independent, precisely the kind of people the world needs more.
According to numerology, people with the number 8 may stand tall in adverse situations. In fact, the more difficult the situation, the greater the likelihood of them rising to the occasion. Girls with names starting with the letter H could be sensitive and patient naturally and work hard to achieve their goals. They tend to see the bigger picture from a higher perspective, too. The letter H also brings with it creative skills. So it would be a very good idea to encourage your girl’s artistic skills if you happen to pick this letter for her name. However, it’s advised that girls with this letter in their initials should fight any doubt they have and spend most of their time outdoors.
In this compilation of baby girl names beginning with H, you'll find multiple naming options from different languages, cultures, and histories. Take your time, savor each name, and envision the boundless possibilities it may hold for your little one.
| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| |  Girl | Kiss Of Life; Sunshine; Warmth | |
| | Girl | Summer; Great; Talented, Kindness; Mercy; Charity; Silver; Money | |
| | Girl | Summer; Great; Talented; Female unicorn | |
| | Girl | Summer; Great; Talented; Allow or consent | |
| |  Unisex | Guided, leader | |
| | Girl | One that guides towards righteousness; Tranquil; Calm | |
| | Unisex | Guiding, righteous, leader | |
| | Girl | Very well behaved; Well-mannered | |
| | Girl | Protector; Defender; To shield | |
| | Girl | Solid as a stone | |
| | Girl | Wife of prophet Ibrahim; Mother of prophet Ismail | |
| | Girl | Honest; Pervading; Orderly; Pedlar; A variant of Haack | |
| | Unisex | Lunar Halo | |
| | Girl | Grace; Maori family name; A variant of Hannah | |
| | Unisex | Divine, creative, sincere | |
| | Unisex | Active, energetic, organizer | |
| | Unisex | Delicate, beautiful, pleasant | |
| | Unisex | Love; Affiliation; Friendship; Hope | |
| | Girl | Beautiful; Attractive; Gorgeous-looking | |
| | Girl | A Daughter of Ajlan; Narrator of Hadith | |
| | Girl | Beloved; Sweetheart; Darling; Loved One; A variant spelling is Habiba | |
| | Girl | Picture; Image; Depiction | |
| | Girl | Beloved; Lover; Darling; Sweetheart | |
| | Girl | Favorite; Dearest; Beloved | |
| | Girl | Popular; Admired; Well-liked by everyone | |
| | Unisex | My love; My darling | |
| | Girl | Sweetheart; Darling; Beloved | |
| | Girl | A woman with a good income or earning | |
| | Girl | Name of a kind and benevolent lady who once lived in Lebanon | |
| | Unisex | Eight; A bee or flowerpot | |
| | Girl | New beginning or renewal | |
| | Girl | Myrtle tree in Hebrew | |
| | Girl | Myrtle tree | |
| | Girl | Gift; Present; A variant of Hadiya | |
| | Girl | Myrtle Tree; Hebrew name of Queen Esther | |
| | Girl | Myrtle tree; Variant of Harriet | |
| | Girl | This is a variation of Harriet; Nickname Haddasha; Myrtle tree | |
| | Girl | This is a variation of Harriet; Nickname Haddasha; Myrtle tree | |
| | Girl | From the heather meadow; Field of heather; A variation of Hadley | |
| | Girl | From the name of the plant having very small leaves | |
| | Unisex | Calm; Composed | |
| | Unisex | Iron; Strong | |
| | Girl | To coo like a dove; The sweet voice of a dove | |
| | Unisex | Sharp resonating voice; Loud resonating voice | |
| | Unisex | Graceful and noble | |
| | Girl | Roger of Mortimer's wife | |
| | Girl | Peaceful; Guide to honesty; Non-violent | |
| | Unisex | Guided by strength and resilience | |
| | Girl | Acquire; Obtain; Achieve; The voice of a dove | |
| | Unisex | Guide; Leader | |
| | Girl | Garden; Flower garden; Garden with roses | |
| | Girl | Guidance of good value; High calibre; High quality | |
| | Girl | Gift from Allah; Blessing of God; Offered by Allah | |
| | Girl | Gift; Reward; Souvenir; Donation; Prize | |
| | Unisex | Brave warrior; gentle and kind | |
| | Girl | variation of the name hadley | |
| | Unisex | Field of heather; A purple-flowered Eurasian heath | |
| | Girl | From the heather meadow; Field of heather; A variation of Hadley | |
| | Girl | From the heather meadow; Field of heather; A variation of Hadley | |
| | Girl | A town in northen Italy, Dark; Shady | |
| | Girl | From Hadria; Blessing of God | |
| | Unisex | heavenly messenger | |
| | Girl | Dark; Mysterious | |
| | Girl | A vigorous battle maiden | |
| | Unisex | Gift or present | |
| | Girl | Guide to righteousness; Gift; Well-behaved | |
| | Unisex | Heathen; Pagan; A variant of the name Hayden | |
| | Girl | A girl who is like an ocean | |
| | Girl | Graceful and beautiful garden | |
| | Girl | Dawn | |
| | Girl | Light beam | |
| | Girl | A woman who regrets a lot | |
| | Girl | A deserving low-born woman | |
| | Girl | One who deserves something | |
| | Unisex | Glorious, peaceful | |
| | Unisex | Halo around the moon | |
| | Girl | Valley in the mountains ; From Glen; A variant of Hailey | |
| | Girl | Valley in the mountains; From Glen; A variant of Hailey | |
| | Girl | Valley in the mountains; From Glen; A variant of Hailey | |
| | Unisex | Graceful; Compassionate; Serene | |
| | Girl | Crazy in love; Extreme in love; Mad in love | |
| | Girl | A girl or woman from your own neighborhood | |
| | Girl | A happy woman | |
| | Girl | A kind of nut | |
| | Unisex | Heavenly | |
| | Girl | Summer; The warmest season | |
| | Girl | Mild rain; Moderate rain | |
| | Girl | Guardian; Protector; Amulet | |
| | Girl | Glittering; Sparkling; Shining; Slim | |
| | Girl | Beautiful; Good-looking; Attractive; Handsome | |
| | Girl | Lady custodian of the Quran; Lady protector of the Quran | |
| | Girl | Guardian; Administrator; Vigilant; Attentive | |
| | Girl | To Collect; To Rest; Lion; Young one of Lion | |
| | Girl | Gathering | |
| | Girl | Wife of the Prophet Muhammad | |
| | Girl | Preserved; Protected; One who is protected by God | |
| | Girl | Fair summer; Summer blessed; A variant spelling is Hafwenn | |
| | Girl | A variation of Hafsa | |
| | Girl | A wrinkled old woman; A kind of goddess or fairy; Wrinkled old | |
| | Girl | Flight | |
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In this journey of finding a baby girl name starting with H, you must have encountered timeless classics, contemporary innovations, and diverse cultural gems, each with a unique meaning. From Asia to Europe, Africa to the Americas, the tapestry of names woven across the world offers cultural context and heartfelt stories. We hope this exploration has led you to the perfect name for your precious daughter, bestowing her joy, love, and profound meaning.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are some rare names that start with H?
Some of the rare names that start with the letter H are Hally, an Old English name meaning ‘commander’, or ‘army ruler’, Huckleberry, an English- American name which means ‘sweet berry’, Hawk, an English origin name, meaning ‘hawk, a bird’, and Hyacinth, meaning ‘blue larkspur’ or ‘precious stone.’
2. What are Spanish names that start with H?
Some Spanish girls' names that start with H are Hannah, meaning ‘favor’ or ‘grace’, Hedy, which means ‘sweet’, ‘warrior’, Hermosa, meaning ‘beautiful’, ‘blessed’, and ‘prosperous,’ and Honoria, meaning ‘woman of Honor.’
3. What are some baby girl names that start with the letter H and have a strong, empowering meaning?
Some of the baby girl names that start with the letter H and have empowering meanings are Harika, meaning ‘a superior woman’, Hanita, meaning ‘divine grace’, Haara, which means ‘blessed by a Goddess’, and Haina, meaning ‘a natured woman.’
4. Can baby girl names that start with the letter H be used for boys?
Some girl names starting with the letter H are gender-neutral. For example, Hayes, which means ‘hedged area’, and Harlow, meaning ‘heap of rocks’ or ‘army hill,’ can be used for both girls and boys.
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