Are there any restrictions on Burmese baby names?

There are no known legal restrictions on Burmese baby names. However, they often follow a traditional naming system with specific rules. For instance, Burmese feminine names are longer than masculine names and are typically inspired by nature, beauty, and family virtues. At the same time, boys’ names bear meanings of strength and aspiration. On the other hand, since they do not have laws on personal names, they may create a unique blend of Burmese words with positive connotations.

What are some popular celebrity names that have influenced Burmese baby names?

A popular celebrity that has influenced Burmese baby names includes Aung San Suu Kyi. She is a Burmese politician with a Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 who was a State Counsellor of Myanmar and Minister of Foreign Affairs (2016 to 2021) (1). Paing Takhon is another famous personality who is an Internationally recognized actor and runway model.

What are some Burmese baby name suggestions for twins?

While choosing names for twins, the parents can opt for names connected by a common meaning or have the same first alphabet, or they can even opt for names with complementary meanings. For instance, Bennu and Cetan mean eagle and hawk, respectively, Garwa and Gawa mean God of dance and happiness, respectively, and Kan and Kyaw mean fortune and fame, respectively.

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14 Burmese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With H

Written by Shikha Thakur, MBA

Edited by Siddharth Kesiraju, MA, Certification in Relationship Coaching

Fact-checked by Praggya Joshi, MA, BEd

Last Updated on Oct 3, 2023

Illustration: MomJunction Design Team

Name	Gender	Meaning
Han	Boy	Favor; Brave; Leader; Lively; Gesture
Hoke	Unisex	True; Succeed; God will add
Heman	Boy	God is faithful; Trusted; Winter
Hemen	Boy	God is faithful; Moon
Hayma	Girl	Forest
Haymar	Girl	A variant of Hayma; Forest.
Hla	Girl	She who is beautiful
Hlaing	Unisex	Plenty; Plentiful
Htay	Unisex	Rich and wealthy
Htet	Unisex	One who is sharp

Htin	Unisex	Appear; Appearance
Htun	Unisex	Succeed
Htut	Unisex	Apex; Tip
Htway	Unisex	Youngest

Infographic: Top Burmese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With H

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Burmese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With H(infographic)

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Shikha ThakurMBA

Shikha is a writer-turned-editor at MomJunction, with over seven years of experience in the field of content. Having done a certification in Relationship Coaching, her core interest lies in writing articles that guide couples through their courtship to marriage and parenthood.

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Siddharth KesirajuMA, Certification in Relationship Coaching

Siddharth holds a certification in Relationship Coaching and a masters degree in communication and journalism from the University of Hyderabad. He has around seven years of experience in various fields of writing and editing.

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Praggya JoshiMA, BEd

Praggya Joshi holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's in Ancient Indian History from University of Delhi. She has a robust knowledge of literature, society, and ethics. Praggya has been a content writer since 2021, researching and writing on education, health and wellness, and travel.

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