Looking for a Hindu baby boy name starting with the letter H? Here are 101 Hindu boy names beginning with H, each with its meaning, including Haadik (Pure, heartfelt), Haimendra (Golden king), Hamsaraj (King of swans).
Hindu names are usually rooted in Sanskrit. Many come from the names of gods and goddesses, the Vedas and the great epics, or from qualities such as courage, wisdom and devotion. Many families also consult the baby’s rashi or nakshatra, which suggests auspicious starting syllables, so it helps to have a long list for each letter.
Hindu boy names starting with H and their meanings
Haadik – Pure, heartfelt
Haimendra – Golden king
Hamsaraj – King of swans
Hamsavahan – One who rides a swan (Brahma)
Hansaad – Swan-like purity
Hanumant – Lord Hanuman
Hanumanaya – Son of Anjana
Hanveer – Brave like Hanuman
Hardik – From the heart
Harendra – Lord Shiva
Hari – Lord Vishnu
Haribol – Name of Lord Vishnu
Harichand – Moon-like, truthful
Haridatt – Given by Lord Vishnu
Haridwar – Gateway to Lord Vishnu
Harigopal – Lord Krishna
Harihar – Vishnu and Shiva united
Harilal – Son of Vishnu
Harinarayan – Lord Vishnu
Haripriyesh – Beloved of Vishnu
Haripushpa – Sacred flower
Hariraj – King Vishnu
Harish – Lord Shiva
Harit – Green, fresh
Haritendra – Lord of greenery
Harivansh – Lineage of Vishnu
Harivallabh – Beloved of Vishnu
Harivallabha – Dear to Lord Vishnu
Harmesh – Lord of joy
Harsha – Happiness
Harshad – Giver of joy
Harshavardhan – One who increases joy
Harshit – Cheerful, delighted
Harshith – Happy, joyful
Harsheel – Cheerful and ethical
Hastin – Elephant, mighty
Havish – Sacred offering
Hemadri – Golden mountain
Hemakant – Golden-hued
Hemant – Early winter
Hemendra – Golden king
Hemesh – Lord of gold
Hemraj – King of gold
Hemvant – Rich, prosperous
Himadri – Himalaya mountain
Himanshu – Moon
Himendra – King of snow
Himnath – Lord of Himalayas
Himalay – The Himalayas
Hirak – Diamond
Hiranya – Gold
Hiranyagarbha – Cosmic creator
Hiral – Lustrous, precious
Hiransh – Golden ray
Hirendra – Lord of jewels
Hitansh – Well-wisher
Hitendra – King of welfare
Hitesh – Lord of goodness
Hritesh – Lord of the heart
Hriday – Heart
Hridayesh – Lord of the heart
Hridayan – Compassionate
Hrishabh – Morally upright
Hrishikesh – Lord Krishna
Hrithvik – Priest, learned
Hruday – Heart
Hrudayan – Kind-hearted
Hrudansh – Part of the heart
Hrudesh – Lord of hearts
Hrudith – One with a noble heart
Hansraj – King of swans
Haresh – Lord Shiva
Harikrishna – Lord Krishna
Harinandan – Son of Hari
Hariom – Lord Vishnu
Harishankar – Lord Vishnu and Shiva
Harsh – Joy, happiness
Harshal – Happy
Harshvardhan – Increaser of joy
Hemang – Golden-bodied
Hemanth – Early winter
Hemchandra – Golden moon
Heramb – Lord Ganesha
Himal – Snow mountain
Himesh – Lord of snow
Hitarth – Loving
Hrithik – From the heart
Hunar – Skill
Hanuman – Monkey god, devotee of Rama
Harikesh – Lord Shiva
Haridas – Servant of God
Harigovind – Lord Krishna
Harinath – Lord Vishnu
Harishchandra – A truthful king
Harivardhan – Blessed by Hari
Haripal – Protector of Hari
Hemendu – Golden moon
Hiren – Diamond
Hridaan – Heart
Hansal – Swan-like
Harman – Beloved of all
Tips for choosing the right name
- Say the full name aloud together with the surname and check it flows well.
- Keep a shortlist of 3–5 names and see which one feels right after a few days.
- Check the meaning and spelling with elders or a religious teacher if the name has spiritual significance.
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