Hadassah: meaning of the Hebrew name
הֲדַסָּה
Pronounced hah-dah-SAH
Meaning of Hadassah
Hadassah comes from hadas, the fragrant and fresh myrtle. It was the Hebrew name of Queen Esther: "And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther."
And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle’s daughter; for she had neither father nor mother, and the maiden was of beautiful form and fair to look on; and when her father and mother were dead, Mordecai took her for his own daughter.
וַיְהִי אֹמֵן אֶת־הֲדַסָּה הִיא אֶסְתֵּר בַּת־דֹּדוֹ כִּי אֵין לָהּ אָב וָאֵם וְהַנַּעֲרָה יְפַת־תֹּאַר וְטוֹבַת מַרְאֶה וּבְמוֹת אָבִיהָ וְאִמָּהּ לְקָחָהּ מׇרְדֳּכַי לוֹ לְבַת׃
Hadassah in Hebrew
Hadassah is written הדסה in Hebrew (with vowel points: הֲדַסָּה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- הHe
- דDalet
- סSamekh
- הHe
Gematria value: 74 (He 5 + Dalet 4 + Samekh 60 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningmyrtle
- Pronunciationhah-dah-SAH
- Hebrewהדסה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Hadassah ranked #40 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (444 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #37, in 2022.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40 | 444 |
| 2023 | 46 | 387 |
| 2022 | 37 | 454 |
| 2021 | 48 | 390 |
| 2020 | 47 | 368 |
| 2019 | 43 | 439 |
| 2018 | 46 | 402 |
| 2017 | 49 | 395 |
| 2016 | 42 | 435 |
| 2015 | 60 | 333 |
| 2014 | 42 | 406 |
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 Hadassah
What does the name Hadassah mean?
Hadassah comes from hadas, the fragrant and fresh myrtle. It was the Hebrew name of Queen Esther: "And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther."
How do you pronounce Hadassah?
Hadassah is pronounced hah-dah-SAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Hadassah in Hebrew?
Hadassah is written הדסה in Hebrew (with vowel points: הֲדַסָּה).
Is Hadassah a biblical name?
Yes. Hadassah appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Esther 2:7.
How popular is the name Hadassah in Israel?
In 2024, Hadassah ranked #40 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (444 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #37, in 2022. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Hadassah?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling הדסה adds up to 74 (He 5 + Dalet 4 + Samekh 60 + He 5).
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