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GirlPronounced English /hə.ˈdæs.ə/; Hebrew /ha.ˈda.sa/

Hadassah

A name meaning "myrtle tree".

Quick answer

Hadassah is a girl name meaning "myrtle tree".

Pronunciation: English /hə.ˈdæs.ə/; Hebrew /ha.ˈda.sa/.

GenderGirl
Meaningmyrtle tree
PronunciationEnglish /hə.ˈdæs.ə/; Hebrew /ha.ˈda.sa/

Meaning and history

From Hebrew הֲדַס ( haḏas ) meaning "myrtle tree". In the Old Testament this is the Hebrew name of Queen Esther.

Notes and context

Usage: biblical, hebrew | Hebrew: הֲדַסָּה