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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Hebrew word for 'lily' (sometimes read as 'rose'), the same root as the name Susan/Susannah
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- shoh-SHAH-nuh
Shoshana is a Hebrew name that means 'lily' (sometimes read as 'rose'), and it shares its root with Susan and Susannah. It's pronounced shoh-SHAH-nuh. If you're drawn to a name with a flower meaning and a lilting, four-beat sound, this one fits.
Meaning & Origin of Shoshana
Meaning: Hebrew word for 'lily' (sometimes read as 'rose'), the same root as the name Susan/Susannah.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Shoshana
shoh-SHAH-nuhIPA /ʃoʊˈʃɑːnə/
Popularity of Shoshana
Shoshana peaked in the U.S. at #1231 in 1984, with 106 babies given the name that year. In 2024 it ranked #1796 with 112 babies, so it's slightly less common today than at its peak by rank, but a similar number of families still choose it.
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FAQ
What does the name Shoshana mean?
Hebrew word for ‘lily’ (sometimes read as ‘rose’), the same root as the name Susan/Susannah. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Shoshana?
Shoshana is pronounced shoh-SHAH-nuh (IPA: /ʃoʊˈʃɑːnə/).
Is Shoshana a popular name right now?
Shoshana peaked at #1231 in 1984 and is ranked #1796 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1948–2024.)
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