Hadassah
Myrtle tree; a symbol of peace
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Hadassah meaning & origin
Hadassah is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Myrtle tree; a symbol of peace". Listed origin: Hebrew.
Pronunciation
ha-DAH-sah
Catalog phonetic spelling
Popularity
In 2024, Hadassah ranked #532 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
Nicknames
Hadassah popularity by year
| Birth year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020 | #670 |
| 2021 | #693 |
| 2022 | #608 |
| 2023 | #612 |
| 2024 | #532 |
Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.
Middle Name Ideas
- Hadassah Simcha
- Hadassah Esther
- Hadassah Miriam
Famous Namesakes
- Hadassah, the Hebrew name of Queen Esther
Sources & notes
Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hadassah
What does the name Hadassah mean?
Hadassah is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Myrtle tree; a symbol of peace". Listed origin: Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Hadassah?
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is ha-DAH-sah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
How popular is the name Hadassah?
In 2024, Hadassah ranked #532 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
What nickname ideas could work for Hadassah?
Ideas to try include Haddy, Dasa. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
What middle names could work with Hadassah?
Try Hadassah Simcha, Hadassah Esther, Hadassah Miriam aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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