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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”
Profile
- 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
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.