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Haddassah

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Pronounced huh-DAH-suh /həˈda.sə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Hadassah, Hebrew for 'myrtle' (hadas). In the Book of Esther, Hadassah is Esther's Hebrew name — 'that is, Esther' — making it a name of real standing in Jewish tradition, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: Haddassah is a spelling of Hadassah — Hebrew for 'myrtle', and the given name of Queen Esther (said 'huh-DAH-suh').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Hadassah, Hebrew for 'myrtle' (hadas). In the Book of Esther, Hadassah is Esther's Hebrew name — 'that is, Esther' — making it a name of real standing in Jewish tradition, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14028
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Haddassah is a variant spelling of Hadassah, from Hebrew hadas, 'myrtle'. In the Book of Esther it is the Hebrew name of the queen who saves her people, and it is carried today by the great Jewish women's organization founded in 1912. A name of real standing, which we note respectfully (said 'huh-DAH-suh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records in this spelling. Rare, biblical, and honored.

Did you know? The Book of Esther says plainly that Hadassah is Esther: one woman, two names. Hadassah means 'myrtle', a fragrant evergreen long tied in Jewish tradition to righteousness and beauty (said 'huh-DAH-suh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Haddassah — spelling of Hadassah; Hebrew hadas 'myrtle'; Esther's Hebrew name

Variations

HadassahHadasaHadassa

Nicknames

HadasDassahEssie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Haddassah mean?

Haddassah means 'myrtle', from Hebrew hadas. It is a spelling of Hadassah, the Hebrew name of Queen Esther.

How do you pronounce Haddassah?

It's said huh-DAH-suh /həˈda.sə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Haddassah a biblical name?

Yes — in the Book of Esther, Hadassah is Esther's Hebrew name. We note its standing in Jewish tradition respectfully.

How popular is Haddassah?

Haddassah is rare in the U.S. in this spelling; Hadassah is the standard form.

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