Susan
Susan is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via Greek and English origin, meaning “Lily”.
| Meaning | Lily |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Greek and English |
| Pronunciation | SOO-zun |
| Tradition | Christian, Jewish |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Susan
Susan is the English short form of Susanna, from the Hebrew Shoshannah, 'lily' (in modern Hebrew also 'rose'). In the Book of Daniel as kept in Catholic and Orthodox Bibles, Susanna is a virtuous woman falsely accused and saved by the young Daniel, and a Susanna is also among the women who supported Jesus in Luke 8:3. Susan became a separate name in the eighteenth century and was one of the most common American girls' names of the 1950s.
Is Susan a Christian name?
Yes, Susan comes from the biblical Susanna, found in Luke 8:3 and in the story of Susanna in the longer Book of Daniel. Its Hebrew form Shoshana is used by Jewish families.
How popular is Susan?
Very popular in the 1940s to 1960s; uncommon for newborns now.
Gifts with the name Susan
- Susan name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Susan baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Susan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Susan mean?
Susan means 'Lily'. It is of Hebrew, via Greek and English origin.
Is Susan a Christian name?
Yes, Susan comes from the biblical Susanna, found in Luke 8:3 and in the story of Susanna in the longer Book of Daniel. Its Hebrew form Shoshana is used by Jewish families.
How do you pronounce Susan?
Susan is pronounced SOO-zun.
Is Susan a boy or girl name?
Susan is usually a girl name.