Hadassah is a Hebrew name that means "myrtle", the fragrant evergreen shrub; in the Bible it is the Hebrew name of Queen Esther, who saved the Jews of Persia. In the United States it is also the name of the Women's Zionist Organization of America, and it is a favorite in Jewish and devout Christian families. Hadassah entered the top 1000 in 2007, peaked at number 530 in 2024 and ranks number 570 among girls' names in 2025.