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Hadassah

Hadassah

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A myrtle plant that is a Jewish symbol and a female name
  • noun
  • /həˈdɑːsə/
: Hadassah
  • In Jewish tradition, Hadassah represents beauty and renewal.

Examples

  • A sprig of Hadassah was placed on the table during the festival as a symbol of hope.

  • They named their daughter Hadassah to honor their family's heritage.

  • The Hadassah plant is often used in traditional ceremonies.

  • My grandmother's name is Hadassah.

  • They named their daughter Hadassah to honor their family's heritage.

  • In Jewish tradition, Hadassah represents beauty and renewal.

  • A sprig of Hadassah was placed on the table during the festival as a symbol of hope.

Surface Forms

Hadassah singular
Hadassahs plural

Etymology

Hadassah comes from the Hebrew word hadas, which means 'myrtle', a small fragrant plant. Because the myrtle stands for beauty and new life in Jewish tradition, Hadassah is used as a girl's name and a symbol of hope and renewal.