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.
About 22 girls were named Hadasa in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The Hebrew name of Queen Esther in the Bible
American lobbyist and wife of Senator Joe Lieberman
