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Hadassah is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "myrtle tree." Derived from the Hebrew noun hadas (הֲדַס), it appears in the biblical Book of Esther as the Hebrew name for Queen Esther, who was raised by Mordecai after her parents died. The name combines a gentle botanical meaning with ancient biblical history. In United States popularity tracking, Hadassah entered the top 1,000 feminine names in 2007 at rank 995, climbing to rank 530 in 2024 and standing at rank 569 in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
Hadassah is directly derived from the Hebrew word hadas (הֲדַס), meaning "myrtle tree." In the Old Testament and Hebrew Bible, Hadassah is introduced in the Book of Esther (Esther 2:7) as the Hebrew name of Queen Esther.
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Linguistic roots
| Language | Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | הֲדַס (hadas) | myrtle tree |
Popularity
In the United States, Hadassah joined the top 1,000 names for girls in 2007 at rank 995. Over the following two decades, it climbed to rank 530 in 2024 and stood at rank 569 in 2025. In England and Wales, it was recorded at rank 975 in 2016.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #569 | btn-hadassah-us |
| United States | 2024 | #530 | btn-hadassah-us |
| United States | 2007 | #995 | btn-hadassah-us |
| England & Wales | 2016 | #975 | btn-hadassah |
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Hadassah?
Hadassah is of Hebrew origin and means 'myrtle tree,' derived from the Hebrew word hadas (הֲדַס).
What is Hadassah's connection to Queen Esther?
In the Hebrew Bible, Hadassah is identified as the Hebrew name of Queen Esther, who was raised by Mordecai after her parents died.
How popular is the name Hadassah in the United States?
According to US popularity records, Hadassah entered the top 1,000 baby girl names in 2007 at rank 995, achieved rank 530 in 2024, and ranked 569 in 2025.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Hadassah — supports Hebrew etymology and root hadas meaning myrtle tree, Biblical association with Queen Esther, Pronunciation in English and Hebrew, 2016 ranking in England and Wales.
- Behind the Name: Popularity for the name Hadassah — supports United States annual ranks including 2007, 2024, and 2025.
- Wiktionary: Hadassah — supports Hebrew etymology meaning myrtle, IPA pronunciation /həˈdæsə/, Esther 2:7 biblical quotation.
