Hadassa - girls name

Hadassa name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 58%

Hadassa name meaning:

The name Hadassa is of Hebrew origin and means "myrtle tree" or "bride". In Jewish tradition, the myrtle tree symbolizes love, joy, and peace, making Hadassa a name that carries positive and meaningful connotations. It is also associated with the biblical Queen Esther, who was known as Hadassah in Hebrew. Queen Esther was a courageous and wise queen who saved her people from destruction, embodying qualities such as strength, resilience, and compassion.

For a girl named Hadassa, she may be seen as a symbol of beauty, grace, and inner strength. The name can inspire her to embrace her heritage, values, and faith while also reminding her of the importance of love, joy, and peace in her life. Overall, Hadassa is a name that carries a deep significance and can serve as a source of inspiration and empowerment for the girl who bears it.

Origin: Hebrew

Flowering myrtle.

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Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 2341 out of 5581

11 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    552
  • 5yrs

    1268
  • 1yr

    1106

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

Historical popularity of Hadassa

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