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Susan

Girl · Hebrew · Medium name

Meaning
Lily, rose

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
OO-zun
Origin
Hebrew

From Hebrew 'Shoshana' meaning lily, from Egyptian 'sšn'.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

VintageClassicNature-inspired

Languages in use: Hebrew, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • SusanneGerman / French

    European form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Susan B. Anthony

    1820–1906

    American social reformer and women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in suffrage.

    Reference

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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