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Hadassah

Hadassah in the Bible — cousin of Mordecai (EST 2:7). Referenced in 6 scripture passages.

Name meaning: a myrtle; joy

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Gender
female
Scripture References
6 references
Known Names
3 names
Relationships
3 connections

Names & Labels (3)

Hadassahproper name
Hebrew
הֲדַסָּה
Transliteration
hadasah
Meaning
myrtle; [poss.] bride or myrtle
Greek
[none]
Reference
EST 2:7
Strong's
H1919
Estherproper name
Hebrew
אֶסְתֵּר
Transliteration
esəter
Meaning
[Persian] star [poss.] Ishtar
Greek
Εσθηρ
Reference
EST 2:7
Strong's
H635
Queen Esthertitle
Hebrew
אֶסְתֵּר הַמַּלְכָּה
Transliteration
esəter hamaləkhah
Meaning
Esther the queen
Greek
Εσθηρ
Reference
EST 2:22
Strong's
H635, H4436

Family & Relationships (3)

cousin

Mordecai(EST 2:7)

daughter

Mordecai(EST 2:7)
Abihail(EST 2:15)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Hadassah in the Bible?

Hadassah is described in the Bible as cousin of Mordecai (EST 2:7).

What does the name Hadassah mean?

The name Hadassah means “a myrtle; joy” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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