Hadassa
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Hadassa
The name Hadassa means "myrtle tree" in Hebrew, derived from the Semitic root *h-d-s*.
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Etymology
The name Hadassa means "myrtle tree" in Hebrew, derived from the Semitic root *h-d-s*. It is primarily used in Jewish culture, notably as the Hebrew name of Queen Esther in the biblical Book of Esther, and is also adopted by some Christian communities.
Hadassa currently ranks #1,695 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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