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Adassa

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Pronounced ah-DAH-sah /ɑˈdɑ.sɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form of Hadassah — from the Hebrew, 'a myrtle tree' (the Hebrew name of Queen Esther); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A myrtle tree: Adassa is a form of Hadassah. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-DAH-sah').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA form of Hadassah — from the Hebrew, 'a myrtle tree' (the Hebrew name of Queen Esther); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8411 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 78

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420062024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adassa is a form of Hadassah — from the Hebrew, 'a myrtle tree' (the Hebrew name of Queen Esther; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-DAH-sah').

In the U.S. and Caribbean it appears as a form of Hadassah. Rare, a-myrtle-tree at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Hadassah means 'a myrtle tree' in Hebrew (the Hebrew name of Queen Esther) — Adassa is a form of it, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-DAH-sah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Hadassah — routes layered

Variations

HadassahAdasaAdessa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adassa mean?

Adassa is a form of Hadassah — Hebrew 'a myrtle tree' (Queen Esther's Hebrew name); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Adassa?

It's said ah-DAH-sah /ɑˈdɑ.sɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Adassa a boy or girl name?

Adassa is a girl's name.

How popular is Adassa?

Adassa is a very rare name in the U.S.

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