African Names Starting With H
Browse 63 African names beginning with the letter H, grouped by cultural origin. Each name carries deep meaning and connects to rich traditions across the continent.
Amharic
View all Amharic names βHabib
maleBeloved; dear one
Habiba
femaleBeloved; darling
Hadija
femaleBorn premature; the early one
Hadiza
femalePremature child; born early
Hafsat
femaleGathering; young lioness
Hajara
femaleFlight; emigration (Hagar)
Haleemat
femaleGentle; patient; mild-mannered
Halima
femaleGentle; patient; mild-mannered
Hamidu
malePraiseworthy
Hamza
maleStrong; steadfast; lion
Haruna
maleAaron; mountaineer
Hassana
femaleBeautiful; good; the lovely one
Hauwa
femaleEve; living one
Hawwa
femaleLife-giving; Eve; mother of all
Husna
femaleMost beautiful; best quality
Hussaini
maleGood; handsome; beautiful
Swahili
View all Swahili names βHadiya
femaleGift; present
Hafidh
maleGuardian; protector
Hafidhi
maleProtected; preserved
Halisi
unisexGenuine; authentic; real
Hamadi
malePraised; commended
Hamisi
maleBorn on Thursday
Harusi
femaleWedding; celebration; festive
Hasina
femaleBeautiful; good; virtuous
Hatua
unisexStep; progress
Hekima
unisexWisdom; prudence
Hisani
maleCharitable; benevolent
Hodari
malePowerful; capable
Hodari
maleStrong; powerful; capable
Tigrinya
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