Hadassah Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hadassah Name at a Glance

Name	Hadassah
Meaning	Myrtle tree. Also the biblical Persian Queen Esther's Hebrew name.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Hadassah Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hadassah means “Myrtle tree. Also the biblical Persian Queen Esther's Hebrew name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Hadassah Name Origin

Our database records Hadassah under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Hadassah a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Hadassah is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Hadassah

When considering Hadassah for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.