Hadassah

Meaning of Hadassah

Hadassah means "myrtle tree" in Hebrew. The myrtle is a fragrant evergreen shrub, often associated with beauty and joy.

Hadassah has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Hadassah

Hadassah has cooled off, slipping to #570 in 2025, down from a peak of #532 in 2024.

Notable people named Hadassah

• Hadassah Lieberman
  Advocate for women's health
• Hadassah Froman
  Israeli peace activist
• Hadassah Broscova
  Israeli concert pianist
• Hadassah Curiel
  Dutch Jewish resistance fighter
• Hadassah Rykelman
  Canadian physician and educator

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Questions about the name Hadassah

What does the name Hadassah mean?

Hadassah means hadassah means "myrtle tree" in hebrew. the myrtle is a fragrant evergreen shrub, often associated with beauty and joy, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Hadassah a boy's or a girl's name?

Hadassah is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Hadassah?

In 2025, Hadassah ranked #570 for girls, down from #532 the year before.

When was Hadassah most popular?

Hadassah peaked at #532 in 2024.