African Girl Names Starting With H
45 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a African girl's name that starts with H? Here are 45 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. These names come from several African languages, including Yoruba, Igbo, Swahili, Akan and Shona, and many carry meaningful messages.
Top picks
- Haseena — “Derived from hasina, beautiful pretty; welfare”
- Hafthah — “Preserved protected; preserved, protected”
- Hafsah — “Wife of the prophet muhammad; a wife of the prophet (s.a.w)”
- Hureaira — “Hureaira, derived from Huraira, means 'red start reddish'. A lovely name with a warm, rosy glow.”
- Haala — “Derived from hala, lunar halo glory; aureole”
- Haneefa — “Derived from hanifa, true believer; true believer”
- Hanifa — “An Arabic and African name meaning a true believer or one who is a pure and upright follower of Islam.”
- Hibah — “A name of African origin that means gift, grant, or donation. it is often used to signify that a child is a precious blessing.”
- Husni — “A unisex name of African origin meaning excellence, beauty, or one who is handsome.”
- Habibah — “An Arabic name widely used in Africa, meaning beloved, sweetheart, or darling. It is the feminine form of Habib, denoting a deeply loved person.”
Girl · African · “Derived from hala, lunar halo glory; aureole”
Girl · African · “An Arabic name widely used in Africa, meaning beloved, sweetheart, or darling. It is the feminine form of Habib, denoting a deeply loved person.”
Girl · African · “Derived from hadiya, guide to righteousness; guide to righteousness”
Girl · African · “Wife of the prophet muhammad; a wife of the prophet (s.a.w)”
Girl · African · “Preserved protected; preserved, protected”
Girl · African · “Gentle, kind; one who possesses kindness; foster mother of prophet muhammad (saw)”
Girl · African · “Commendable praised praiseworthy; praising allah, appreciative”
Girl · African · “Derived from hanifa, true believer; true believer”
Girl · African · “An Arabic and African name meaning a true believer or one who is a pure and upright follower of Islam.”
Girl · African · “Derived from hanifa, true believer; upright”
Girl · African · “Derived from hasina, beautiful pretty; welfare”
Girl · African · “Derived from the name Hawwa or Eve, this name has African roots and signifies life. It represents the historical and spiritual figure of the first woman.”
Girl · African · “Derived from hayat, life existence; life”
Girl · African · “A star; diminutive of henrietta: keeper of the hearth. rules her household. from henriette, the french feminine form of henry”
Unisex · African · “A name of African origin that means gift, grant, or donation. it is often used to signify that a child is a precious blessing.”
Girl · African · “Derived from the plant name henna or myrtle, this name is associated with the reddish-brown dye used for traditional art.”
Girl · African · “Hinna is a beautiful name derived from 'hina', meaning 'henna myrtle', evoking natural beauty.”
Girl · African · “Virgin of paradise nymph; a virgin maiden of paradise for its dwellers”
Girl · African · “In various traditions, this name refers to the Huma bird, a legendary lucky bird or phoenix that never lands.”
Girl · African · “Huraira means 'red start reddish,' a vibrant name that suggests warmth, energy, and a bright beginning.”
Girl · African · “Hureaira, derived from Huraira, means 'red start reddish'. A lovely name with a warm, rosy glow.”
Girl · African · “Beautiful a belle; one who is pretty; beautiful”
Unisex · African · “A unisex name of African origin meaning excellence, beauty, or one who is handsome.”
Girl · African · “Derived from the Arabic word Hasna, this name signifies beauty and excellence.”
Unisex · African · “Pride”
Girl · African · “Sweetheart.”
Girl · African · “Salty place.”
Girl · African · “Gift.”
Unisex · African · “Powerful”
Girl · African · “Gentle flower”
Girl · African · “Pleased happy.”
Girl · African · “Road, path.”
Girl · African · “Frog.”
Unisex · African · “Spirit”
Girl · African · “First born twin.”
Girl · African · “Desire.”
Girl · African · “Treasure.”
Girl · African · “Wisdom”
Girl · African · “Gift”
Girl · African · “Daughter.”
Girl · African · “Joy”
Girl · African · “Middle class.”
Girl · African · “Kitten.”
Girl · African · “Angel.”
Unisex · African · “Sadness of the bride.”
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