Myrtle tree
Derived from the Hebrew word 'hadas', referring to the myrtle tree. In the Old Testament, Hadassah was the Hebrew name of Queen Esther, symbolizing beauty and resilience.
Less common today
Hadassa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,604 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The birth name of Queen Esther · The Bible
Israeli diplomat and jurist
