Myrtle tree
Derived from the Hebrew word 'hadas', referring to the myrtle tree. In Jewish tradition, the myrtle is one of the four species used during the holiday of Sukkot and symbolizes recovery and peace. It is the original Hebrew name of Queen Esther in the Old Testament.
Less common today
Hadasa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,633 in 2015.
The Hebrew name of Queen Esther in the Bible
American lobbyist and wife of Senator Joe Lieberman
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
