הֲדַסָּה
Hadassah
Hadassah is the Hebrew female given name.
הֲדַסָּה is a female given name.
What does it mean word for word?
The name is derived from the Hebrew word for the myrtle plant.
How do you pronounce it?
Hadassah
When do people say it?
In Jewish tradition, הֲדַסָּה is the Hebrew name of the biblical Queen Esther.
Did you know?
- The name הֲדַסָּה is frequently used as a name for hospitals and medical institutions in Israel, reflecting a legacy of philanthropy and healing.
- The name הֲדַסָּה is a hidden identity in the Bible, as the protagonist used it before adopting the name 'Esther' to conceal her Jewish origin from the Persian king.
- The myrtle plant associated with the name is one of the 'Four Species' used during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.
Examples in context
- הדסה היא שם יפה מאוד!Hadassah is a beautiful name!
- הֲדַסָּה היא חברה טובה שלי.hadassah hi khavara tova sheli.Hadassah is a good friend of mine.
- האם הֲדַסָּה הגיעה כבר?ha'im hadassah higi'a kvar?Has Hadassah arrived already?
- הֲדַסָּה עובדת במשרד שלי.hadassah ovedet ba-misrad sheli.Hadassah works in my office.
Example conversation
Two people are talking about a mutual acquaintance.
- עידו Idoאת מכירה את הֲדַסָּה?At makira et Hadassah?Do you know Hadassah?
- עגור Adiכן, היא עובדת איתי במשרד.Ken, hi ovedet iti ba-misrad.Yes, she works with me in the office.
- עידו Idoהיא נשמעת כמו אדם נחמד.Hi nishma'et kmo adam nehmad.She sounds like a nice person.
- עגור Adiהיא באמת מאוד נחמדה.Hi be-emet me-od nehmadah.She really is very nice.
