Hadassah - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Hadassah \ha-dassah, had(as)-sah\ is pronounced ha-DAHS-sah. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "myrtle tree". Biblical: the Persian Queen Ester's Hebrew name.

For more information, see also the related name Asta.

Baby names that sound like Hadassah are Hatsy, Hatsie, Hatsey and Hatsee. Other similar baby names are Hadarah, Hadara and Hafsah.

Hadassah is a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Hadassah. Click here to compare Hadassah with related baby names.