Hadassa

The first name Hadassa (הֲדַסָּה) has its roots in the Bible. It derives from the Hebrew word hadas (הֲדַס) and means "the myrtle."

What does the name Hadassa mean?

Hadassa (הֲדַסָּה) is a female first name of biblical origin. It derives from the Hebrew word hadas (הֲדַס), which means "the myrtle." In the Old Testament, Hadassa is mentioned as the Jewish name of Queen Esther. Variants of Hadassa include Hadasa and Hadassah.

Where does the name Hadassa come from?

The name Hadassa has ancient Hebrew roots and means "the myrtle."

How do you pronounce Hadassa?

The sound quality of Hadassa is three syllables and memorable. The name is pronounced as "Ha-das-sa" [haˈdasa] or [haˈdassa]. The open A sounds at the beginning give the name a warm touch. The double consonant "ss" adds a certain density to the middle. The open ending "-a" provides a harmonious conclusion. Thus, Hadassa sounds sonorous and strong in character - melodic, feminine, and expressive.

Popularity

Hadassa enjoys great popularity in Germany. The name currently ranks 2,358th on the list of most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2021 at 1,710th. In the last ten years, Hadassa has been chosen as a first name approximately 90 times, securing it the 2,596th position in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,804th. Worldwide popularity and frequency of Hadassa are also of interest.

Famous people

• Hadassa Ben-Itto (Polish writer)
• Queen Esther (Hadassa) (Queen of Babylon)