Hadasa
Meaning of Hadasa
The female given name Hadasa originates from the Hebrew Hadassah (הֲדַסָּה), meaning “myrtle tree.” Phonologically, it is rendered in English as hah-DAH-sah (/hɑˈdɑsə/), with a trisyllabic structure and stress on the medial syllable. Morphologically, Hadasa derives from the Semitic root H-D-S, denoting the Myrtus genus, which in ancient Israelite contexts symbolized resilience and fertility. According to U.S. Social Security Administration data, its annual rank among newborn girls has fluctuated between the low 800s and high 900s since the early 2000s, reaching rank 924 in 2024 with 26 occurrences. This quantitative stability indicates a consistent, niche adoption by Anglo-American parents seeking a name with clear biblical lineage and botanical resonance. As a direct transliteration, Hadasa preserves its original phonetic profile while adapting smoothly to English orthography.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as hah-DAH-sah (/hɑˈdɑsə/)
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