Hadassa

הֲדַסָּה

• Gender: Female
• Origin: Biblical / Rabbinic Hebrew
• Meaning: myrtle tree

• Before she was Queen Esther, the heroine of the Purim story was known by her Hebrew name, Hadassa, meaning "myrtle tree." The myrtle is a symbol of love and beauty in Jewish tradition, and Hadassa carries all of that along with the extraordinary courage of the woman who saved her people. It holds a beloved spot in traditional communities yet sounds fresh and vibrant enough to feel right at home in any modern setting.

  This name bridges the worlds of traditional observance and modern style with surprising ease. It carries one of the most beloved heroic narratives in all of Jewish history, and the nickname Dassi gives it an effortless everyday warmth. Serious biblical credentials, a spirited sound, and a built-in story that every Jewish child already knows — Hadassa has it all.

• Alternate Spellings: Hadassah, Hadasa, Hadasah
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Elisheva
  ,
  Devora
  ,
  Eliezer
  ,
  Yaakov
• Theme: nature