What is the origin of the name Hadassa?

Hadassa is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Hadassa?

Hadassa is currently ranked #1604 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Hadassa?

Hadassa is pronounced hah-DAH-sah.

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GirlHebrew

Hadassa

hah-DAH-sah

Popularity

#1604

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

1,525

Peak Year

#130 in 2024

First Recorded

1966

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Hebrew name meaning "myrtle tree".

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Hada Dassa Adda

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Hada Dassa Adda

Spelling Variations

Hadassah

Similar Names

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Personality Traits

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