| Harem | A domestic space for concubines affiliated with the ruling monarch. Also see. Household, Zenana |
| Haseki | The chief-consort of an Ottoman Sultan (later Imperial Consort). Also see. Concubine, Queen Consort, Odalik |
| Heiress | A woman who inherits or has the right to inherit a large amount of money, property, or title from another person. |
| Hereditary | A title, office or right conferred by or based on inheritance. Also see. Agnatic Succession, Porphyrogennetos/Porphyrogennita, Primogeniture |
| Heterogeneity | The sovereigns need to be different from their subject, to be extraordinary, excessive, and dangerous. Also see. Homogeneity |
| Homogeneity | The sovereigns need to be the same as their subjects, ordinary, proper, and law-abiding. Also see. Heterogeneity |
| Household | The administrative staff surrounding the King and or Queen. Also see. Harem, Zenana |
| Hypergamy | Marrying someone who is of a higher social and economic status. Also see. Hypogamy, Isogamy |
| Hypogamy | Marrying someone who is of a lower social and economic status. Also see. Hypergamy, Isogamy |