Hadas: meaning of the Hebrew name
הֲדַס
Pronounced hah-DAHS
Meaning of Hadas
Hadas is the myrtle, a green and fragrant plant and one of the Four Species, as in Isaiah: "instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle."
Instead of the thorn shall come up the cypress, And instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle; And it shall be to the LORD for a memorial, For an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.
תַּחַת הַנַּעֲצוּץ יַעֲלֶה בְרוֹשׁ תַּחַת הַסִּרְפַּד יַעֲלֶה הֲדַס וְהָיָה לַיהֹוָה לְשֵׁם לְאוֹת עוֹלָם לֹא יִכָּרֵת׃
Hadas in Hebrew
Hadas is written הדס in Hebrew (with vowel points: הֲדַס). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- הHe
- דDalet
- סSamekh
Gematria value: 69 (He 5 + Dalet 4 + Samekh 60)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningmyrtle
- Pronunciationhah-DAHS
- Hebrewהדס
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Hadas ranked #60 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (296 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #54, in 2016.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60 | 296 |
| 2023 | 63 | 274 |
| 2022 | 61 | 307 |
| 2021 | 67 | 274 |
| 2020 | 63 | 291 |
| 2019 | 59 | 335 |
| 2018 | 63 | 329 |
| 2017 | 58 | 356 |
| 2016 | 54 | 367 |
| 2015 | 59 | 339 |
| 2014 | 57 | 339 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Hadas
What does the name Hadas mean?
Hadas is the myrtle, a green and fragrant plant and one of the Four Species, as in Isaiah: "instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle."
How do you pronounce Hadas?
Hadas is pronounced hah-DAHS in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Hadas in Hebrew?
Hadas is written הדס in Hebrew (with vowel points: הֲדַס).
Is Hadas a biblical name?
Yes. Hadas appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Isaiah 55:13.
How popular is the name Hadas in Israel?
In 2024, Hadas ranked #60 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (296 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #54, in 2016. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Hadas?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling הדס adds up to 69 (He 5 + Dalet 4 + Samekh 60).
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