Holika (Sanskrit: होलिका) was a demoness in Hindu Vedic scriptures, who was burnt to death with the help of God Vishnu. She was the sister of King Hiranyakashipu and aunt of Prahlad. The story of Holika Dahan (Holika's death) signifies the triumph of good over evil.
Huma (ritual), a religious practice in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, involving making offerings into a consecrated fire. Homa (leafhopper), an insect genus in the tribe Empoascini. Homa bird, a creature of Persian mythology. Another spelling for Haoma in Zoroastrianism. A popular female Persian name.
