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    Muslim Baby Boy Names Starting With H

    304 names with meanings and origins.

    304 Muslim boy names that start with H. Indian Muslim names draw on Arabic, Persian and Urdu, often honouring a prophet, a companion of the Prophet or one of the 99 names of God. The name is often given at the aqiqah on the seventh day.

    Popular muslim boy names with H: Hamza, Hassan, Hadi. Open any name for its meaning, Devanagari or native spelling, rashi and nakshatra.

    Top picks

    1. Hamza — “Strong, steadfast”
    2. Hassan — “Handsome, good”
    3. Hadi — “Guide; leader to the right path”
    4. Hussain — “Beautiful; good”
    5. Hakim — “Wise; judicious”
    6. Hajji — “Pilgrim; one who journeys as an act of religious devotion”
    7. Hurmat — “Chastity, sacred.”
    8. Habeeb — “Beloved, friend; rasoolullah's sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam attribute name of a sahaabi (ra)”
    9. Habib — “An Arabic name meaning beloved one or dearly loved. It is a common term of endearment and a popular given name.”
    10. Hammaad — “One who praises allah without reservation; name of a sahaabi (ra)”
    • Boy · Arabic · “This Arabic name means a leader or guide. It is also regarded as one of the attributes of Allah in Islamic tradition.”

    • Boy · African · “Derived from hadi, guiding to the right; guiding to the right”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Guardian; preserver; one who commits the entire qur'aan to memory”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Name of the beloved mother of ismaa’eel (alayhis salaam)”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name that refers to a crescent-shaped earring or the halo of light around the moon.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “One who praises and glorifies allah; praising (god), loving (god)”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Haani is an Arabic name meaning happy, delighted, or content. It signifies a person who lives a life of joy.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An old Arabic name meaning plowman or cultivator. It traditionally signifies someone who works the land or provides.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “A prophet's name; chief; protector; guard; the wealth of the entire universe”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Generosity; name of the prophet's grandfather, old arabic name; one who smashes or breaks anything to pieces”

    • Boy · African · “Derived from haziq, skillful intelligent; intelligent, skillfull”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Beloved, cherished, wide valley”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Beloved, friend; rasoolullah's sallallaahu-alayhi-wasallam attribute name of a sahaabi (ra)”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Beloved of allah.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning beloved one or dearly loved. It is a common term of endearment and a popular given name.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Beloved of Allah”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Breath or vanity”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic male name referring to a narrator of hadith. It identifies someone who recites or records the traditions of the Prophet.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Firm or steadfast”

    • Boy · African · “Derived from hadi, guiding to the right; director, guide”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Guide; leader to the right path”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Means just or fair; an Arabic name often associated with righteousness.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Story, tradition”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Guides, leaders showing the right path”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Present or ready”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Guardian; protector; an epithet applied to allahu ta'aalaa”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Guardian; protector; an epithet applied to allahu ta'aalaa”

    • Boy · African · “Of Arabic and African origin, this name translates to a guardian or protector who keeps things safe.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Guardian of God”

    • Boy · Arabic · “The offspring of a loin; also name of an imaam of qiraaat; lion, young of lion”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Pilgrim”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Joy or happiness”

    • Hagrasهجرس

      Boy · Arabic · “Arabic root meaning sturdy or strong. A masculine name chosen to represent a physically or mentally resilient person.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Young eagle”

    • Unisex · Arabic · “Spelling variant of Hiyam; loving, deeply affectionate”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Pilgrim; one who journeys as an act of religious devotion”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Doorman, janitor, bailiff, eyebrow, edge, covering”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Means pilgrimage; an Arabic name referring to the Hajj to Mecca.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name that can refer to an orbit, an eye socket, or a person who engages in frequent debate and argument.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Pilgrim; one who journeys as an act of religious devotion”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Mediate; arbitrator; an epithet applied to allah”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Wise; a sage; a philosopher; a physician; a wise person; allah's attribute”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Ruler, governor”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Wise; judicious”

    • Boy · African · “Derived from halif, ally confederate; ally, confederate”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Mild; a patient man; one who perseveres; an attribute of allaho ta'aalaa; patient”

    • Halimحليم

      Boy · Arabic · “A gentle and patient name referring to someone who is mild-mannered, forbearing, and kind-hearted.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Gentle or patient”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Means the one who praises; an Arabic name derived from the root for praise.”

    • Hamadحمد

      Boy · Arabic · “This Arabic name means praised or one who praises God. It shares the same linguistic root as the name Muhammad.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Praise or gratitude”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Strong, powerful”

    • Boy · African · “An Arabic name meaning praise or commendation, often used to express lauding and gratitude.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Derived from Arabic roots, this name signifies one who praises God excessively or is worthy of much praise.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Hamdan is an Arabic name meaning one who lauds or extols. It is related to the act of giving praise.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Praise”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Originating from Arabic roots, this name signifies sympathy and blessing, reflecting a compassionate character.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Praise; one who deserves praise; of praise, commendable”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Praise”

    • Boy · Arabic · “This Arabic name translates to a protector, patron, or supporter who provides defense for others.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning praised or commendable. It is one of the names of God in Islam, referring to one who is worthy of gratitude and praise.”

    • Boy · Persian · “Praiseworthy and satisfied”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy of God”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Means intimate or close friend; an Arabic name.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning trustworthy or honest, often used as a masculine given name.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “One who praises allah without reservation; name of a sahaabi (ra)”

    • Boy · Arabic · “This Arabic name means praised or one who praises God. It shares the same linguistic root as the name Muhammad.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy or laudable”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name for a great man, a chief, or a hero. It signifies a person of high status and courageous character.”

    • Hammoudiحمُّودي

      Boy · Arabic · “Derived from the Arabic root 'h-m-d' for praise. A common masculine name for one who is worthy of being praised or admired.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy or commendable”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy or commendable”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy or commendable”

    • Boy · Arabic · “One who constantly glorifies and praises allah; one much praised; one who is worthy of praise; one who praises allah”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Always victorious*”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Strong, steadfast”

    • Boy · Arabic · “A hadith was narrated by a man with the same name”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Derived from hanif, true believer orthodox; one who casts aside falsehood and professes the truth; upright, true”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning cheerful and happy, describing one who is delighted and content with life.”

    • Hanifહનીફ

      Boy · African · “This name refers to a true believer in Islam, specifically one who maintains the original monotheistic faith.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Means true or faithful; an Arabic name denoting integrity.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “True believer or upright”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Allah's attribute meaning most merciful and most forgiving”

    • Boy · Arabic · “One who guides to righteousness”

    • Hanzalaحنظلة

      Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning cold or biting, often referring to a sharp winter day. It is an old, traditional name.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Means "a plant"; an Arabic name referring to the colocynth.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “The name of the ancient Egyptian god of the Nile's annual flooding. In Arabic contexts, it is associated with this deity.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “A name of Arabic and Ancient Egyptian origin. It is historically recognized as the name of a pharaoh or royal official.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “True; truth; right; islaam; and attribute of allah meaning 'the truth'”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic and Ancient Egyptian name representing a disguise or aspect of Horus. It means Horus of the Two Horizons.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Hardworking or brave”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Forbidden or sacred place”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Cultivator or ploughman”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Of Arabic origin, this name means a guardian or a vigilant protector who keeps watch over others.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic male name that translates to a guardian or a protector, implying a watchful nature.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “This Arabic name translates to a cultivator or a ploughman, representing one who works the land.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Means wise or judicious; a variant spelling of the Arabic name Hakim.”

    • Harunહારૂન

      Boy · Arabic · “A name meaning exalted or lofty, representing the biblical Aaron who served as a high priest and leader.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic and Swahili name meaning 'handsome.' it is a popular name used to describe a person of pleasing appearance and character.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Strong, powerful”

    • Boy · Arabic · “A person with a noble lineage or family background; a reckoner; respected, esteemed”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Beautiful, handsome”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Strong, powerful”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Gatherer or collector”

    • Boy · Arabic · “One who rallies people, crowded, gathered”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Destroyer; generous (great grandfather of the prophet)”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning one who assembles or the gatherer. It is often used to describe someone who brings people together.”

    • Boy · African · “An Arabic-rooted name often used in Africa that represents qualities of decency, dignity, glory, and personal honor.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Means guardian or watcher; an Arabic origin name.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Combination of Hassan and Hussain (see Hassan and Hussain for meanings)”

    • Boy · Arabic · “A variant spelling of the Arabic name Hassan, which means handsome or good.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Beautiful; very pious; most wonderful; wise; name of a sahaabi (ra)”

    • Hassaballahحسب الله

      Boy · Arabic · “Combines 'hissab' (portion/share) and 'Allah' (God). An Arabic name expressing gratitude for a good life share ordained by God.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Sword of the faith”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Handsome, good”

    • Hassaneinحَسَنَيْن

      Boy · Arabic · “The two beautiful ones”

    • Hassenحسان

      Boy · Arabic · “Handsome or good”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Respected or noble”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Handsome or good”

    • Hassonחסון

      Boy · Arabic · “A variant of Hassan, an Arabic name meaning handsome or good.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Honorable or high-ranking individual”

    • Boy · Arabic · “A wood collector.”

    • Unisex · Arabic · “Beautiful; rules the home. diminutive of harriet. feminine of harry from henry”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Call or conversation”

    • Hawazinهوازن

      Unisex · Arabic · “An ancient Arabic tribal name that has persisted as a personal name, signifying historical roots and identity.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Bird of prey”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Companion or friend”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name notably held by a son of Imam, used within Muslim history.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Modest, virtuous”

    • Boy · Arabic · “My life”

    • Haydarحيدر

      Boy · Arabic · “Lion”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Goodness of the faith”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Young hawk”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Means eagle; an Arabic name denoting strength and vision.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Ever-alive; an attribute applied exclusively to allah”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Lively, energetic, full of life”

    • Hazemناصر

      Boy · Arabic · “Determined or cautious”

    • Boy · Arabic · “One who is intelligent or wise”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning discreet, prudent, or resolute. It describes a person who shows great wisdom and self-discipline.”

    • Boy · African · “Skillful intelligent; intelligent, skillful”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Wisdom, intelligence”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Determined, strong-willed”

    • Unisex · Arabic · “Guidance, gift of God”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Of Arabic origin, Heh represents the god of the immeasurable. It refers to the concept of infinity and the vastness of time and space.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Dream or patient”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Means "my brother" or "a close friend"; an Arabic name derived from the word for sibling.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “A geographical name referring to the state of Hesse in Germany, of Germanic origin.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Air or breeze”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Generous or noble”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Guidance of God”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning to memorize or to preserve. It often carries the religious connotation of protecting the Quran.”

    • Hijaziحِجَازِيْ

      Boy · Arabic · “Coming from the Hijaz region”

    • Boy · Arabic · “The crescent of the first night of the lunar month”

    • Unisex · Arabic · “Crescent.”

    • Boy · African · “An African name that signifies providing help, support, or protection.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “From the ancient Yemeni kingdom”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Refers to the followers of Hinduism, the major religious and cultural tradition of India.”

    • Boy · Persian · “Sun-like brilliance”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Splendid, magnificent”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Benevolent or generous”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Name of a sahaabi as well as a khaleefah”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Strong, powerful”

    • Hishamuddinهشام الدين

      Boy · Arabic · “From Arabic Hisham and Din; it means guardian of the faith. Used as a masculine name in Muslim cultures.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Young eagle”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Hope”

    • Unisex · Arabic · “Passionate love, deep affection, adoration”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Means "life"; an Arabic name that often denotes vitality or a living spirit.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Praiseworthy”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Means "the lion"; an Arabic name representing strength and courage, often a shorthand for Hamza.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Good or handsome”

    • Boy · Arabic · “One who observes or watches”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Guidance”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning a good soul or one with a good nature. It emphasizes the internal virtues and kindness of an individual.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Horemheb is a grand name, associated with a 'name of a pharaoh,' giving your child a touch of ancient majesty.”

    • Hormozهرمز

      Boy · Persian · “From the Persian Ahura Mazda; it means Lord of wisdom. Used as a masculine name in Iranian culture.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Means "good" or "nice"; an Arabic name often used as a term of endearment.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Sharp sword”

    • Boy · Persian · “Good or handsome”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Good or handsome”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Handsome”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Handsome; a good and virtuous man”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Of the mountains”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Good or handsome”

    • Boy · Arabic · “A prophet's name.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Good or handsome”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Tiger; a nature god; welsh form of hugh intelligent”

    • Boy · African · “Derived from hubab, aim friendship; bubble of water”

    • Boy · African · “Aim friendship.”

    • Hudహూద్

      Boy · English · “Of English origin, this name means hooded. It is also recognized as the name of an ancient prophet in Islamic tradition.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name derived from Hudhayfah, meaning short-distance or small, a historic companion name.”

    • Hudbaهُدبة

      Boy · Arabic · “From an Arabic root; it means a gift or guidance from the divine. Used as a rare masculine name.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “A phonetic variation of the Arabic name Hudhayfah, meaning small or short.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Old Arabic name (companion of Prophet Muhammad)”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Old Arabic name (companion of Prophet Muhammad)”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Old Arabic name”

    • Boy · Arabic · “The father of ajlah bin abdullah was so called”

    • Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning argument, reasoning, or proof. It suggests a person who possesses strong logic and convincing evidence.”

    • Boy · Arabic · “Command or wisdom”

    • Hulusiخلوصي

      Boy · Arabic · “From the Arabic root for sincerity; it means a sincere or pure person. Used as a masculine name in Turkey.”

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