Hadassah
Hadassah is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “myrtle tree.” Hadassah was the Hebrew name of Queen Esther, the biblical heroine who saved the Jewish people from genocide in Persia.
how do you pronounce Hadassah?
hah-DAH-sah
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what does Hadassah mean?
The name Hadassah means “myrtle tree.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
Hadassah was the Hebrew name of Queen Esther, the biblical heroine who saved the Jewish people from genocide in Persia. The myrtle tree symbolizes love and immortality in Jewish tradition. Hadassah is also the name of a major women's Zionist organization. The name carries both botanical beauty and profound historical courage.
who are famous people named Hadassah?
- Queen Esther (biblical heroine, born Hadassah)
- Hadassah (Women's Zionist Organization of America)
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