GundelohmGerman (Rare, Archaic) A dithematic name formed from Germanic gunda "fight, battle" and a second element loh that is less clear. It can be related to Celtic leuco-, louco- (Irish luach) "bright, white", or it can be a form of the element leih "play".... [more]
HadrielmBiblical, Biblical Latin, English (American, Rare), French (Modern) Form of Adriel used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610), the Clementine Vulgate (1592) and the Nova Vulgata ("Neo-Vulgate", 1979). The latter two are respectively the former and current official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church.
Hallelujahf & mEnglish (Rare) From the English word hallelujah, uttered in worship or as an expression of rejoicing, ultimately from Hebrew הַלְּלוּיָהּ (halleluyah) meaning "praise ye the Lord."
HamuelmBiblical, Biblical Latin Form of Hammuel used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610), the Clementine Vulgate (1592) and the Nova Vulgata ("Neo-Vulgate", 1979). The latter two are respectively the former and current official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church.
HanameelmBiblical Hanameel, meaning "rest from God," a cousin of Jeremiah from whom the latter bought property. Jeremiah 32:7ff.
HananelmHebrew Hebrew. This is a traditional, though seldom-used, Jewish name. It means "God is gracious". Ultimately, it derives from the same Hebrew root as John and Anne.
HannielmBiblical Means "grace of God" in Hebrew, the first element from the stem of hanan "he was gracious, showed favour" (compare Hannah, Hannibal, John)... [more]
HarimellafGermanic Mythology Harimella is a Germanic goddess known from an inscription in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The first element of her name is derived from Germanic *xarjaz (harjaz) "army", the second element -mella is of debated origin and meaning... [more]
Hazielm & fBiblical Means "god is seeing" in Hebrew. It can also be a variant of Hazael
HazzelelponifBiblical Hebrew A Biblical Hebrew name meaning ‘the shade-facing’. She was known as the daughter of Etam and a descendant of Judah, along with being the sister of Idbash, Ishma and Jezreel. In rabbinical sources, she was under the name ‘Zelelponith’ and was the wife of Manoah and mother of Samson... [more]
HegelochosmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι (hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω (ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry"... [more]
ȞélamSioux Means "little mountain" in Lakota. This is the Lakota name of famous basketball player Kyrie Irving, an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe through his late mother.
HelaenafLiterature Possibly a spelling variant of Helena. In George R. R. Martin's fantasy series "A Song of Ice and Fire" and the television adaptation "House of the Dragon", Helaena Targaryen is the queen consort of Westeros to her brother, Aegon II, during his reign which is disputed by their older half-sister Rhaenyra.
HelaésfArthurian Cycle, Literature Helaes was an orphan, the Countess of Limos, the sister of one Clapor le Riche and the niece of one Meleager le Rous, a sister or cousin of the Damoisele à la Harpe, and also unmarried and a determined lover of Sir Gawaine... [more]
HelainmArthurian Cycle One of the two peasant brothers who were protégés of King Armant of the Delectable Isle and the Red City. They treacherously killed the king and seized his kingdom. Palamedes killed Helain and avenged King Armant’s death.
HelamanmMormon The name of three figures in The Book of Mormon. The most notable Helaman was a Nephite prophet and soldier, the son of Alma the Younger and brother of Shiblon and Corianton... [more]
HelavafRotuman (Modern) A common name in Rotuman culture. The word helava means "beautiful". A fitting name for an adorable child who will grow into their name. Interestingly, like most other words in the Rotuman language, helava when added to other words will create a deeper meaning for the name.
HelayfPashto Alternate transcription of Pashto هېلۍ (see Helai).
HeledmBiblical The name most likely comes from חלד (halad) meaning "being of the Earth". Some think it may come from חלד (holed) meaning "mole" or "weasel".... [more]
HeleiafGreek Mythology From a Greek title of the goddess Artemis meaning "of marshes" (which may reflect her role as a goddess of streams and marshes). It is derived from Greek ἕλειος (heleios), from ἕλος (helos) "marsh-meadow"... [more]
HelenorefEnglish (Rare), Literature An elaboration of Helen or Elenore. Used by Scottish poet Alexander Ross (1699-1784) in Helenore, or the Fortunate Shepherdess, published in 1768.
HeleynefArthurian Cycle A variation of Viviane, the proper name of the Lady of the Lake in the Vulgate Merlin. She bears many names in the Vulgate romances.
HelfridfSwedish, Finland Swedish The origins of this name (first documented in 1816) are uncertain, though it could be a Swedish feminine form of Helfried or a variant of Hallfrid (the Norwegian form of Hallfríðr), the initial syllable possibly influenced by Helga (which is ultimately related to the first element in Eloise).
HelifGujarati Gujarati name of uncertain meaning, possibly from Sanskrit हेलि (heli) meaning "sun" (which comes from Greek ἥλιος (helios)), or from a term of address for a female friend (perhaps related to Hindi, Marathi and Nepali सहेली (saheli) meaning "female friend, girlfriend")... [more]
HeliafGreek Mythology, Galician (Rare) Feminine form of Helios. This name was borne by one of the Heliades, daughters of the sun god Helios by Clymene the Oceanid and sisters of the ill-fated Phaethon... [more]
HelianthafDutch (Rare) Means "sunflower" in Greek, from ‘Ηλιος (helios) "sun" and ανθος (anthos), "flower".
HelianthefDutch (Rare) Derived from Hélianthe, the French name for Helianthus, which is a genus of plants. It is ultimately derived from Greek helianthos meaning "sun-flower", from Greek helios "sun" and anthos "flower".
HeliefGreek Mythology One of the Heliades, seven daughters of Helios the sun god. When their brother Phaethon was struck from the chariot of the sun by Zeus, they gathered in their grief and were transformed into poplar-trees and their tears were transformed into golden amber... [more]
HéliettefFrench Diminutive of Hélie (as -ette is a French feminine diminutive suffix). Also compare Éliette.