HadassahEaston's DictionaryMyrtle, the Jewish name of Esther (q.v.), Esther 2:7.Smith's Dictionary(myrtle), probably the earlier name of Esther. (Esther 2:7)International Standard Bible Encyclopediaha-das'-a (hadhaqqah, "myrtle"): The Hebrew name (Es 2:7) formerly borne by ESTHER (which see).