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My dad wanted to name me Esther, and I have always teased him about that. Recently my mom said, "Well, would you rather we named you Hadassah-the Hebrew equivalent of Esther?" And honestly, I would much rather have been named Hadassah. No offense to any Esthers out there, but I think Hadassah is a much prettier name than Esther (it doesn't sound so old, and you probably won't get mistaken for an Amish person (not that that is a bad thing-it's not!)).
But my name ended up NOT being Esther and being something fairly normal and much more pleasing to the ear, so I'm happy anyway.

Personal experiences with the name Hadassah: | Edit

One of my friends knows a 2 year old Hadassah.She is part Native American and part Caucasian.I nearly forgot the name was Hebrew until I remembered it from the story of Esther.This name fits different cultures and times like a glove.

Nicknames for Hadassah: | Edit

Hadass, Hada, Haddie, Dahssie, Dahssa

Meanings and history of the name Hadassah: | Edit

From Hebrew, meaning "myrtle tree". The Persian form is Esther, meaning "star".

Famous real-life people named Hadassah: | Edit

Hadassah, savior of her people in the Old Testament's Book of Esther
Hadassah Lieberman, wife of Connecticut (U.S.A.) Senator Joe Lieberman

Hadassah in song, story & screen: | Edit

Hadass, character in the movie "Yentl", played by Amy Irving.
Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America is the name of the largest American Jewish volunteer women's organization.