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Susannah

Girl · Hebrew · Long name

Meaning
Lily, rose

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
soo-ZAN-uh
Origin
Hebrew

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

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

VintageClassicBiblical

Languages in use: Hebrew, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Israel

Alternate spellings

  • SusannaItalian / English

    Single-n form.

Cultural associations

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

  • Susannah

    A woman falsely accused in the apocryphal Book of Susanna, known for her virtue.

    Reference

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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