Hadara♡
Meaning: Beautiful, adorned.
African American Names for Girls Starting with H
H - Authentic African American Girls Names & Their Meanings
Browse our curated list of African American girls names that start with the letter "H". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.
71 Names Found•African American girls Names•Starting with "H"
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Hadiya♡
Meaning: Gift, righteous.
Hadiza♡
Meaning: Hausa for “respected.”
Hailey♡
Meaning: Hay clearing, hero.
Haisley♡
Meaning: Hazel tree meadow.
Halia♡
Meaning: Hawaiian origin, meaning “remembrance of a loved one.”
Halima♡
Meaning: A Swahili name meaning “patient,” embodying virtue.
Halle♡
Meaning: An English origin name meaning “narrow valley” or “noble,” popularized by actress Halle Berry.
Halo♡
Meaning: Represents light and protection, chosen for its ethereal appeal.
Hanae♡
Meaning: Blossom, flower.
Hannah♡
Meaning: A Hebrew origin name meaning “grace” or “favor.”
Harbor♡
Meaning: Symbolizes safety and comfort, often chosen for its gentle meaning.
Harmony♡
Meaning: Celebrated for its association with peace and unity.
Harper♡
Meaning: Harp player.
Haven♡
Meaning: Symbolizes safety and refuge, often chosen for its comforting meaning.
Hawa♡
Meaning: Swahili for “Eve” or “life.”
Hazel♡
Meaning: An English origin name referring to the hazel tree.
Heaven♡
Meaning: A spiritual name that conveys peace and serenity.
Heba♡
Meaning: Gift.
Helena♡
Meaning: Greek origin, meaning “light” or “bright.”
Hina♡
Meaning: Sun goddess.
Honesty♡
Meaning: Chosen for its association with truth and integrity.
Honor♡
Meaning: A name representing respect and dignity.
Hope♡
Meaning: Meaning optimism and belief in the future.
Hulda♡
Meaning: Swahili and Hebrew origins, meaning “beloved.”
Hyacinth♡
Meaning: Flower, youthful.
Hyla♡
Meaning: Cheerful, sunny.
Hadleigh♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Hanita♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Heleena♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Herneisha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Holleena♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Hafidha♡
Meaning: Mindful, thoughtful (Swahili, East Africa).
Hajj♡
Meaning: Form of Hajar: To forsake; to emigrate (HAH-jahr—Arabic, North Africa).
Halle♡
Meaning: Form of Hale: Arrogance, the air of superiority (ha-lay—Bambara, West Africa).
Haller♡
Meaning: Form of Halle, a form of Hale: Arrogance, the air of superiority (ha-lay—Bambara, West Africa).
Hallie♡
Meaning: Form of Halle, a form of Hale: Arrogance, the air of superiority (ha-lay—Bambara, West Africa).
Hannah♡
Meaning: Graceful one; merciful (Hebrew; Old Testament—mother of Samuel).
Hariot♡
Meaning: Form of Harriet: Ruler of the estate or home (English; Old French).
Harolyn♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Harold (army ruler—Old Norse; army commander—English) and Carolyn (little, womanly one—Latin-French).
Harriet♡
Meaning: Ruler of the estate or home (English; Old French).
Harriett♡
Meaning: Form of Harriet: Ruler of the estate or home (English; Old French).
Hasanni♡
Meaning: Form of Hasani, usually a male name: Beautiful, handsome, good (hah-SAH-nee—Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Hasna♡
Meaning: Strong, powerful (Aramaic).
Hattie♡
Meaning: Form of Harriet: Ruler of the estate or home (English; Old French).
Haviland♡
Meaning: Goat estate (English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Hazel♡
Meaning: Hazelnut tree (Old English).
Heather♡
Meaning: Heather flower or shrub; the purple shrub symbolizes beauty, the white flower protects against danger (English).
Heidi♡
Meaning: Nickname for Adelaide: Noble one (German).
Helen♡
Meaning: Form of Helene: Light; torch; bright one (Greek).
Helena♡
Meaning: Form of Helene: Light; torch; bright one (Greek).
Helene♡
Meaning: Light; torch; bright one (Greek).
Hellena♡
Meaning: Form of Helene: Light; torch; bright one (Greek).
Helyn♡
Meaning: Form of Helen, a form of Helene: Light; torch; bright one (Greek).
Helynsia♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Helene: Light; torch; bright one (Greek).
Henny♡
Meaning: Form of Henrietta, the English form of Henriette: Ruler of the estate or house (French).
Henrietta♡
Meaning: English form of Henriette: Ruler of the estate or house (French).
Heriwentha♡
Meaning: Perhaps a form of Hera: Ruling lady, queen; protectress (Greek), with a Native North American twist.
Hermine♡
Meaning: Form of Hermione: Of the world or earth (Greek).
Hermoine♡
Meaning: Form of Hermione: Of the world or earth (Greek).
Hermonica♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Herman (army man—Old German) and Monica (goddess; the Libyan goddess Mon—Berber; wise counselor—Latin).
Hertha♡
Meaning: Form of Eartha: Child of the earth, earthy, earthly, worldly, realistic (Old English).
Hester♡
Meaning: Star (Greek).
Hetty♡
Meaning: Form of Henrietta, the English form of Henriette: Ruler of the estate or house (French).
Hiawatha♡
Meaning: Form of Haio-hwa’tha: He makes rivers (high-ah-WAH-thah—Iroquois, Native North American). Usually a male name.
Hilda♡
Meaning: Battle maid (Old German).
Hope♡
Meaning: Word name—expectation, desire (Old English).
Hortense♡
Meaning: Of the garden; a gardener (Latin).
Howardena♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Howard: Chief guardian; noble watchman (Old English).
Howeida♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a feminine form of Howard: Chief guardian; noble watchman (Old English).
Huldah♡
Meaning: Gracious or beloved (Old German).