Baby Names Adassa Name Meaning By Taylor Grothe Taylor Grothe Taylor is a freelance writer, fiction author, and a nonbinary parent to two little children, ages five and three. Their fiction work can be found in Bag of Bones Press and Coffin Bell Journal, and their first novel is on submission to major publishing houses. Learn about our editorial process Published on February 28, 2023 Fact checked by De Elizabeth Fact checked by De Elizabeth Twitter De has been writing and editing for over five years, and has covered a range of topics including pop culture, mental health, parenting, wellness, LGBTQ+ issues, and politics. As an editor at Verywell Family, she hopes to merge her passion for creating engaging and inclusive digital content with the desire to support parents at every step of their journey. Learn about our editorial process Print JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images Table of Contents View All Table of Contents How Popular Is the Name Adassa? Name Variations Similar Names Suggested Sibling Names Famous People Named Adassa If you're looking for a unique name at the beginning of the alphabet, Adassa may be a good choice for your child. The name, an alternate spelling of "Hadassah," is derived from the Hebrew word for "myrtle tree." This name also has Biblical roots; in the Hebrew Bible, Queen Esther is also known as Hadassah, and is described as having a peaceful nature. Origin: Adassa is a variation of the Hebrew name "Hadassah," meaning "myrtle tree."Gender: Adassa is most commonly used as a girl name.Pronunciation: Ah-dah-sah Although many baby names are often separated by gender, Verywell Family believes that sex does not need to play a role in selecting names. It's important to choose a name you feel fits your child best. How Popular Is the Name Adassa? The popularity of the name Adassa has always been below the top 1000 in the United States. However, in recent years, the related name Hadassah has started to move up the list, from its low point at 10,935 in 1967, to one of its highest positions in 2021, at 1,344. Hadassah ranked the highest in 2016, at 1,257, according to Social Security Administration data. It's safe to say that the name Adassa is a unique and beautiful one. Name Variations Variations of the name Adassa include: Adasa (Hebrew)Addassa (Jamaican)Adassah (Hebrew)Addasa (Hebrew)Hadassah/Hadassa (Hebrew) 50 Hebrew Baby Names Similar Names Names similar to Adassa include: Adaeze (Igbo)Adessa (Spanish)Adyssa (Spanish)Adiza (Ghanian)Odessa (Greek) More Names Starting with an A and Ending with a Vowel: Ada Amelia Angela Aria Armela Aurora Ava 50 Popular African Baby Names Suggested Sibling Names If you're looking for a sibling name to go with Adassa, here are some options: Adam Amera Atara Dayah Elanah Elias Mikayla Famous People Named Adassa One particularly famous Adassa might have a voice you or your children recognize: Adassa, an Afro-Colombian reggaetón singer, who voiced Dolores Madrigal in Disney's "Encanto." More Baby Names Still searching for the perfect baby name? Check out these related baby name lists for even more options: Top 1,000 Baby Girl Names 100 Biblical Baby Names 50 Magical Baby Names How to Choose a Name for Your Baby 2 Sources Verywell Family uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Social Security Administration. Popularity of a name. Internet Movie Database. Adassa. By Taylor Grothe Taylor is a freelance writer, fiction author, and a nonbinary parent to two little children, ages five and three. Their fiction work can be found in Bag of Bones Press and Coffin Bell Journal, and their first novel is on submission to major publishing houses. See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Other Helpful Report an Error Submit