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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Lily (traditional gloss); root ultimately denotes the lotus flower
- Origin
- Hebrew (via Greek Sousanna), ultimately an Egyptian word for the lotus flower
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- soo-ZAN-ah
Susanna is a classic girl's name with a romantic, storybook feel. Traditionally glossed as "lily," it traces back through the Greek Sousanna to Hebrew, and its root ultimately denotes the lotus flower, from an Egyptian word. It's pronounced soo-ZAN-ah.
Meaning & Origin of Susanna
Meaning: Lily (traditional gloss); root ultimately denotes the lotus flower.
Origin: Hebrew (via Greek Sousanna), ultimately an Egyptian word for the lotus flower.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Susanna
soo-ZAN-ahIPA /suːˈzænə/
Popularity of Susanna
Susanna peaked in the U.S. at #336 in 1884, when 35 girls were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #1360, with 168 babies, so it's still in use but you won't meet one on every playground.
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FAQ
What does the name Susanna mean?
Lily (traditional gloss); root ultimately denotes the lotus flower. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Susanna?
Susanna is pronounced soo-ZAN-ah (IPA: /suːˈzænə/).
Is Susanna a popular name right now?
Susanna peaked at #336 in 1884 and is ranked #1360 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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