Hadassah
Hadassah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Myrtle tree.
Origin and history
Hadassah is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning myrtle tree. In biblical tradition, it is the original Hebrew name of Queen Esther. It has grown in usage in the United States, particularly within Jewish communities and among parents seeking traditional biblical names.
Popularity in the United States
9,312 babies in the United States have been named Hadassah since 1880. It ranks #1730 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #590.
States where it is most popular
- NY (15 %)
- FL (9.7 %)
- NJ (9.7 %)
- TX (8.9 %)
- CA (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 22 |
| 1920-1930 | 23 |
| 1930-1940 | 18 |
| 1940-1950 | 13 |
| 1950-1960 | 38 |
| 1960-1970 | 16 |
| 1970-1980 | 119 |
| 1980-1990 | 233 |
| 1990-2000 | 493 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,592 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,817 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,928 |
Famous people named Hadassah
- Hadassah Lieber: Artist, Painter
Nicknames
Dassa, Haddi, Haddie
Fun facts
- Hadassah was the original Hebrew name of Esther before she took the Persian name by which she is most widely known.
- In ancient Jewish tradition, the myrtle plant represents peace, love, and prosperity.
- Hadassah is also the name of the Women's Zionist Organization of America, founded in 1912 by Henrietta Szold.