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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Lily
- Origin
- Hebrew (English variant of Shoshana, via Susanna)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- soo-ZAN-uh
Susannah (soo-ZAN-uh) means "lily" and comes from Hebrew, as an English variant of Shoshana by way of Susanna. It's a familiar, softly rhythmic name with a clear traditional root, and the spelling with the final -h sets it apart from the more common Susanna.
Meaning & Origin of Susannah
Meaning: Lily.
Origin: Hebrew (English variant of Shoshana, via Susanna).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Susannah
soo-ZAN-uhIPA /suːˈzænə/
Popularity of Susannah
Susannah ranked #804 in 1882 (7 babies), the peak of the U.S. Social Security records, which run from 1882 to 2024. By 2024 it had slipped to #2734, with 63 babies given the name that year.
Names Like Susannah
These names have followed a similar path to Susannah in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Susannah mean?
Lily. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Susannah?
Susannah is pronounced soo-ZAN-uh (IPA: /suːˈzænə/).
Is Susannah a popular name right now?
Susannah peaked at #804 in 1882 and is ranked #2734 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1882–2024.)
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