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Hadasah

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

Meaning: A spelling of Hadassah, Hebrew for 'myrtle tree' — the Hebrew name of Queen Esther in the Bible. A heritage name we note respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Hebrew heritage name: Hadasah means 'myrtle tree' — the Hebrew name of Queen Esther (said 'hah-DAH-sah').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Hadassah, Hebrew for 'myrtle tree' — the Hebrew name of Queen Esther in the Bible. A heritage name we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#11414 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 157

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220052024

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

Hadasah is a form of Hadassah, Hebrew for 'myrtle tree,' and the birth name of Esther in the Book of Esther. It carries deep heritage we note respectfully — botanical and biblical, rare in the U.S. (said 'hah-DAH-sah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, beside the fuller Hadassah. Rare, botanical, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Hadasah spells Hadassah, Hebrew for 'myrtle tree' — and the Hebrew name of Queen Esther in the Bible, a story of courage we note respectfully (said 'hah-DAH-sah').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Hadasah — Hebrew 'myrtle'; Esther's name; noted respectfully

Variations

HadassahHadasaAdassa

Nicknames

HadasDassy

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Hadassah— the standard spelling
Esther— the name it belongs to in scripture
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hadasah mean?

Hadasah is Hebrew for 'myrtle tree' — the Hebrew name of Queen Esther in the Bible.

How do you pronounce Hadasah?

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

Is Hadasah a boy or girl name?

Hadasah is a girl's name.

How popular is Hadasah?

Hadasah is a rare name in the U.S.

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