This list includes 30 Strong girl names that start with H, ranging from “Hafsa” to “Hurriya (Hurriya)”. These names often convey leadership, courage, resilience, or warrior heritage, useful for baby naming, character creation, or cultural research.

Strong girl names that start with H are female names beginning with H associated with strength, leadership, or resilience. Many come from Arabic, Hebrew, Germanic, and South Asian roots and appear in history or literature.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Origin, Meaning, and Notes.

Name: Shows the given name so you can scan spellings and pick options that fit your style and heritage.

Pronunciation: Provides a simple phonetic guide so you can say names confidently and choose ones matching your preferred sound.

Origin: Notes the linguistic or cultural origin so you understand a name’s background and cultural context.

Meaning: Gives a concise definition highlighting strength-related senses like “warrior”, “leader”, or “resilient” to guide your choice.

Notes: Includes variants, notable bearers, and brief usage tips so you can see real-world examples and spelling options.

Strong girl names that start with H

NameOriginPronunciationMeaning
HildaGermanicHIL-dahbattle
HildeGermanicHIL-debattle
HildrOld NorseHILD-rbattle
HildurOld NorseHIL-doorbattle
HildegardGermanicHIL-de-gardbattle strong
HedwigGermanicHED-wigbattle fighter
HeddaGermanicHED-uhbattle
Hjördis (Hjordis)Old NorseHYOR-dissword goddess
HrafnhildOld NorseRAF-n-hildraven battle
HrotsvithaOld High GermanHROTS-vee-thafame strong
HarrietEnglishHAR-ee-ethome ruler
HenriettaGermanichen-ree-ET-ahhome ruler
HeroGreekHEE-rohheroic one
HesterEnglish/HebrewHESS-terstar; brave queen
HestiaGreekHES-tee-ahhearth protector
HeraGreekHEE-rahqueen; powerful goddess
HermioneGreekher-MY-oh-neeof Hermes; messenger
HumaPersianHOO-mahmythic phoenix bird
Hurriya (Hurriya)ArabicHUR-ee-yahfreedom; liberty
HafsaArabicHAF-sahyoung lioness; gathering
HalimaArabicha-LEE-mahpatient, enduring
HonoraLatinho-NOR-ahhonor
HonoriaLatinho-NOR-ee-ahhonor
HonorEnglish/LatinON-erhonor
HopeEnglishHOHPhope; resilience
HiwotAmharicHEE-wotlife; enduring life
Hertha (Herta)GermanicHER-thaearth goddess; strong
HelgaOld NorseHEL-gaholy; blessed
HildrunGermanicHILD-roonbattle secret
HilaryLatinHIL-ah-reecheerful; spirited

Descriptions

Hilda
Classic Germanic name meaning “battle”; widely used in Europe and evokes warrior heritage and resilience in historical bearers.
Hilde
Short form of Hilda/Hildegard; popular in Germanic languages and linked to martial strength and steadfastness.
Hildr
Norse myth name (a Valkyrie) literally meaning “battle”; directly tied to warrior imagery and saga heroines.
Hildur
Icelandic/Norse form of Hildr used in sagas and modern Iceland, connoting fighting spirit and endurance.
Hildegard
Compound of hild (battle) + gard (protection); borne by Hildegard of Bingen, a powerful medieval abbess and polymath.
Hedwig
From Old High German elements meaning battle and fight; medieval saints and noblewomen used it, signaling martial strength.
Hedda
Derivative of Hedwig/Hilda; literary and historical usage (e.g., Ibsen’s Hedda) suggests a strong-willed feminine figure.
Hjördis (Hjordis)
From Hjǫr (sword) + dís (woman/goddess); legendary name tied to sword-bearing heroines and Norse nobility.
Hrafnhild
Compound ‘hrafn’ (raven) + ‘hildr’ (battle); Viking-era name evoking fierce warrior imagery.
Hrotsvitha
Medieval abbess and playwright Hrotsvit; name means fame + strength, directly conveying power and renown.
Harriet
Feminine of Henry; associated with leaders like Harriet Tubman, implies authority, courage, and leadership.
Henrietta
Feminine of Henry used by queens and nobles; conveys rulership, status, and historical leadership.
Hero
Name of a Greek priestess and Shakespearean heroine; directly linked to bravery and heroic action.
Hester
Variant of Esther; biblical Queen Esther association lends the name courage, leadership, and protective action.
Hestia
Greek goddess of the hearth and home; symbolizes protective strength, stability, and inner resilience.
Hera
Queen of the gods in Greek myth; embodies authority, sovereignty, and regal power.
Hermione
Though literal roots link to Hermes, cultural bearers (literary heroines) associate the name with intelligence and bravery.
Huma
Legendary Persian bird like a phoenix; symbolizes sovereignty, rebirth, protection, and enduring resilience.
Hurriya (Hurriya)
Arabic for “freedom”; used as a name conveying autonomy, empowerment, and liberation.
Hafsa
Common Arabic name historically borne by strong early Islamic women; “lioness” connotation suggests courage and fierceness.
Halima
Meaning “gentle, patient”; cultural use often highlights endurance and quiet resilience as forms of strength.
Honora
Latin-derived name meaning “honor”; medieval and later bearers emphasize dignity, moral strength, and respected leadership.
Honoria
Classical/medieval name meaning “honor”; borne by noblewomen, implies status, integrity, and commanding presence.
Honor
English virtue name denoting integrity and moral strength; chosen to express principled leadership and courage.
Hope
Virtue name emphasizing resilience, optimism, and emotional strength; popular for conveying inner endurance.
Hiwot
Ethiopian name meaning “life”; often associated with perseverance, survival, and activism among notable bearers.
Hertha (Herta)
Name of a Germanic earth-goddess figure; evokes grounding strength, fertility, and ancient female power.
Helga
Old Norse for “holy/blessed”; historically borne by strong Scandinavian women and saints, often associated with protection and resilience.
Hildrun
Compound from hild (battle) + run (secret/secret lore); used in Germanic contexts as a poetic strong-woman name.
Hilary
From Latin hilaris (cheerful); cultural bearers (e.g., political leaders) lend the name associations with public leadership and grit.
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