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Hadasa

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How to Pronounce Hadasa

Pronounced hah-DAH-sah /hɑˈdɑ.sɑ/Medium

Meaning: Single-s spelling of Hadassah — from Hebrew, 'a myrtle tree' — the Hebrew name of Queen EstherMedium

In 30 seconds: A myrtle tree: Hadasa spells Hadassah — 'a myrtle' — Esther's Hebrew name. Soft, devout, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningSingle-s spelling of Hadassah — from Hebrew, 'a myrtle tree' — the Hebrew name of Queen Esther
U.S. rank (2025)#5615 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 527
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519972025

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

Hadasa is a single-s spelling of Hadassah — from Hebrew, 'a myrtle tree' (a fragrant evergreen of joy and peace) — the original Hebrew name of Queen Esther. A soft, devout name; the spelling personalizes it.

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Latino families. Rare, a-myrtle-tree at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Hadassah ('a myrtle tree') was the Hebrew name of Queen Esther, who saved her people in Persia — Hadasa is a single-s spelling; soft and devout.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Hadassah — root etymology

Variations

HadassahHadassaAdassa

Nicknames

Hada

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If you like Hadasa…

Hadassah— the standard spelling
Esther— Esther's other name
Ariella— a fellow Hebrew girls' name
Talia— another Hebrew nature name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hadasa mean?

Hadasa spells Hadassah — Hebrew 'a myrtle tree' (Esther's Hebrew name).

How do you pronounce Hadasa?

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

Is Hadasa a boy or girl name?

Hadasa is a girl's name.

How popular is Hadasa?

Hadasa is a rare name in the U.S.

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