Hadassa

Hadassa is a spelling of Hadassah, the Hebrew name of Esther in the biblical book that bears her name. Its meaning is myrtle, an evergreen shrub with fragrant leaves. The plant connection gives Hadassa a botanical identity, while the biblical story supplies a separate narrative of courage and the preservation of a community.

The ending without h appears in several modern language settings and generally preserves the recognizable name family. Esther is another name for the same biblical woman, rather than a direct translation of the word myrtle. Families comparing Hadassa and Hadassah may choose according to language, family tradition, or spelling preference. Either form keeps the connection with Esther’s Hebrew name and its particular plant meaning.