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Hadassa

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Pronounced huh-DAH-suh /hə.ˈdɑ.sə/Medium

Meaning: Myrtle tree (Hebrew name of Queen Esther)Medium

In 30 seconds: Hadassa is the Hebrew name for the myrtle tree and the birth name of the biblical Queen Esther.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningMyrtle tree (Hebrew name of Queen Esther)
U.S. rank (2024)#1604 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births130 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,525

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419662024

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

History & Origin

The name means 'myrtle', the fragrant tree, in Hebrew. It carries deep biblical weight as the original Hebrew name of Esther before she took the Persian name by which she is best known. That tie to Esther's story gives Hadassa its quiet dignity.

The name has a soft, even rhythm, and forms like Hadassah and the shorter Hadas show how it appears across Jewish use.

Did you know? Hadassa appears in the Old Testament, which helped preserve it across centuries of Jewish and Christian naming traditions.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Hadassa — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

HadasaHadassahHadasHodeHodel

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Hadassah— The fuller spelling of the same Hebrew myrtle-tree name.
Esther— The name Hadassa's biblical bearer is more widely known by.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Hadassa mean?

Hadassa is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Biblical Hebrew [1] tradition.

How do you pronounce Hadassa?

It's commonly said huh-DAH-suh /hə.ˈdɑ.sə/.

Is Hadassa a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Hadassa is used as a girl name.

How popular is Hadassa?

In 2024, Hadassa ranked #1604 in the U.S. for girls, with 130 births recorded.