Hebrew · Girl name
Hadassah
“myrtle tree”
About the name Hadassah
Hadassah is a Hebrew name meaning ‘myrtle tree’, which is a symbol of peace and prosperity in Jewish culture. The name is most famously associated with Queen Esther from the Bible, who was originally named Hadassah. This name is often used in Jewish communities and carries significant cultural and religious connotations. The myrtle tree is also mentioned in various biblical texts, representing resilience and strength.
- Meaning
- myrtle tree
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ha-DAS-ah(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Hadassah
- Hadassah Grace
- Hadassah Marie
- Hadassah Joy
- Hadassah Elizabeth
- Hadassah Anne
Questions about Hadassah
- What does Hadassah mean?
- Hadassah is a Hebrew name meaning "myrtle tree".
- How do you pronounce Hadassah?
- Hadassah is pronounced ha-DAS-ah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
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