Hadassah or Hadassa?
Two spellings, side by side.
Hadassah and Hadassa are two spellings of the same sound. Hadassah is listed with the meaning "Myrtle tree; Esther's Hebrew name" and Hadassa with "From Hebrew roots, meaning flowering myrtle. Used for girls to symbolize grace, beauty, and the sweet, fragrant quality of the myrtle plant". Hadassah is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Hadassah | Hadassa |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Myrtle tree; Esther's Hebrew name | From Hebrew roots, meaning flowering myrtle. Used for girls to symbolize grace, beauty, and the sweet, fragrant quality of the myrtle plant. |
| Origin | Hebrew | Hebrew |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | הדסה |
| Say it | Ha-das-sah | Ha-das-sa |
| Popularity | Well-known | Less often searched here |
Questions about Hadassah and Hadassa
Is Hadassah or Hadassa more common?
Hadassah is more often searched and saved on this site; Hadassa is also used.
Do Hadassah and Hadassa mean the same?
Hadassah: "Myrtle tree; Esther's Hebrew name". Hadassa: "From Hebrew roots, meaning flowering myrtle. Used for girls to symbolize grace, beauty, and the sweet, fragrant quality of the myrtle plant".
How do you say Hadassah?
In parts: Ha-das-sah. Hadassa is said the same way.
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