This list includes 19 Russian boy names that start with H, from “Habib” to “Huseyn”. They range from traditional and regional names to modern variants, useful for parents, writers, and genealogists.
Russian boy names that start with H are male given names used in Russia and nearby regions. Many come from Arabic, Turkic, or local Christian traditions and reflect Russia’s diverse history.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Cyrillic, and Meaning / Origin.
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Pronunciation: Gives a simple phonetic respelling and optional IPA so you can say the name confidently and compare sounds.
Cyrillic: Presents the original Russian spelling so you can see authentic forms and recognize them in Russian texts.
Meaning / Origin: Summarizes concise etymology or cultural origin and brief meaning to help you understand the name’s background.
Russian boy names that start with H
| Name | Cyrillic | Pronunciation | Meaning/Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hasan | Хасан | hah-SAHN /ˈhɑsɑn/ | handsome, good (Arabic) |
| Habib | Хабиб | hah-BEED /hɑˈbiːb/ | beloved (Arabic) |
| Hamid | Хамид | hah-MEED /hɑˈmiːd/ | praiseworthy (Arabic) |
| Hamza | Хамза | HAM-zah /ˈhæmzə/ | lion; steadfast (Arabic) |
| Hadi | Хади | HAH-dee /ˈhædi/ | guide, rightly guided (Arabic) |
| Hakim | Хаким | hah-KEEM /hɑˈkɪm/ | wise, judge (Arabic) |
| Hashim | Хашим | hah-SHEEM /ˈhæʃɪm/ | breaker, destroyer or clan name (Arabic) |
| Haris | Харис | HAH-riss /ˈhærɪs/ | guardian, watchman (Arabic) |
| Huseyn | Хусейн | hoo-SAYN /huˈseɪn/ | handsome (variant of Hussein; Arabic) |
| Husam | Хусам | hoo-SAHM /huˈsɑm/ | sword (Arabic) |
| Haydar | Хайдар | HAY-dar /ˈhaɪdɑr/ | lion (Arabic/Turkic) |
| Harun | Харун | hah-ROON /hɑˈruːn/ | Aaron; exalted (Arabic) |
| Haji | Хаджи | HAH-jee /ˈhɑdʒi/ | pilgrim (honorific/title, Arabic/Turkic) |
| Hilal | Хилал | hee-LAHL /hɪˈlɑːl/ | crescent (Arabic) |
| Horen | Хорен | HOH-ren /ˈhɔrɛn/ | Armenian name (variant of ‘Khôren’) |
| Hayrettin | Хайретдин | huy-REHT-din /haɪˈretdɪn/ | goodness of the faith (Turkish/Arabic) |
| Habibullah | Хабибулла | hah-beeb-oo-LAH /hɑˌbiːbuˈlɑː/ | beloved of God (Arabic compound) |
| Hamidullah | Хамидулла | hah-MEED-oo-LAH /hɑmɪˈduːlɑ/ | praiseworthy of God (Arabic compound) |
| Hilmi | Хильми | HIL-mee /ˈhɪlmi/ | gentle, mild (Turkic/Arabic) |
Descriptions
Hasan
Common among Tatars, Caucasus and Muslim Russians; frequent in registries and literature. Short and familiar; transliteration uses common English “Hasan” (BGN/PCGN usually gives Kh-).
Habib
Used by Muslim communities in Russia (Tatars, Dagestan); attested in civil records and local media. Friendly, classical Arabic name; transliteration follows common English usage (BGN/PCGN renders Х as Kh).
Hamid
Widely used among Russian Muslims and in literature; simple form appears on birth records. Common English rendering “Hamid”; note BGN/PCGN would normally use Kh-.
Hamza
Popular in North Caucasus and Tatar communities; historical and contemporary usage in Russia. Short, vigorous name; transliterated as “Hamza” in English (BGN/PCGN typically Kh-).
Hadi
Found among Muslim Russians, especially in urban and Caucasus regions; attested in civil registries. Uses the common English form “Hadi”; BGN/PCGN maps Х→Kh usually.
Hakim
Used across Muslim populations in Russia; appears in official records and cultural contexts. Formal-sounding yet common; English transliteration “Hakim” (BGN/PCGN would give Kh-).
Hashim
Present among Muslim communities in Russia; seen in regional registries and news. Traditional Arabic name; rendered “Hashim” in English (BGN/PCGN prefers Kh-).
Haris
Used by Tatars and some Caucasian groups; attested in Russian-language sources. Short and modern-sounding; common English transliteration “Haris” (BGN/PCGN would use Kh-).
Huseyn
Frequent among Muslim Russians (Dagestan, Chechnya, Tatars); many diminutives exist. Listed in civil and religious records; transliterated “Huseyn”/”Hussein” in English (BGN/PCGN = Kh-).
Husam
Attested in Russian Muslim communities and local media; a strong, short name. Common English form “Husam”; note BGN/PCGN convention Kh- for Х.
Haydar
Widespread in Caucasus and among Turkic-speaking Russians; historical and modern usage. Often rendered Haydar or Haidar in English; Russian Х is commonly Kh in BGN/PCGN.
Harun
Used by Muslim families in Russia; appears in registry entries and regional biographies. English form “Harun” mirrors common international usage (BGN/PCGN normally Kh-).
Haji
Both a title and occasional given name in Russian Muslim contexts (Caucasus). Attested in records and literature; common English “Haji” (BGN/PCGN maps Х→Kh).
Hilal
Used among Muslim populations in Russia; poetic and modern-sounding. Appears in registries and community use. Transliterated “Hilal” in English; BGN/PCGN would render Х as Kh.
Horen
Armenian-origin male name commonly used by Armenian-Russians; attested in Russian sources. Short, traditional among Armenians in Russia; English form “Horen” (note Russian Х often Kh in BGN/PCGN).
Hayrettin
Turkic-Muslim name found among Tatars and Turkic-speaking Russians; appears in regional records. Common English transliteration “Hayrettin” (BGN/PCGN normally renders Х as Kh).
Habibullah
Used in some Muslim families across Russia; formal compound name attested in registries. Long, traditional name; English form “Habibullah” (BGN/PCGN would use Kh- for Х).
Hamidullah
Found among conservative Muslim communities in Russia; appears in official documents. Formal compound name; transliterated “Hamidullah” in English (BGN/PCGN gives Kh-).
Hilmi
Occasionally used among Tatars and Turkic-speaking Russians; attested in regional sources. Short and slightly old-fashioned; rendered “Hilmi” in English (BGN/PCGN would normally show Kh-).