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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Myrtle (tree)
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- huh-DASS-ah
Hadassah is a Hebrew girl's name meaning myrtle, a tree. It has a worldly, outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel, yet reads as modern. It's pronounced huh-DASS-ah.
Meaning & Origin of Hadassah
Meaning: Myrtle (tree).
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Hadassah
huh-DASS-ahIPA /həˈdæsə/
Popularity of Hadassah
Hadassah ranked #532 in the U.S. in 2024, with 572 babies given the name, which is both its latest and its highest rank in Social Security records going back to 1910.
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FAQ
What does the name Hadassah mean?
Myrtle (tree). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Hadassah?
Hadassah is pronounced huh-DASS-ah (IPA: /həˈdæsə/).
Is Hadassah a popular name right now?
Hadassah is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #532 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1910–2024.)
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