Susannah
Susannah is a Christian girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Lily”.
| Meaning | Lily |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | שׁוֹשַׁנָּה |
| Pronunciation | soo-ZAN-uh |
| Tradition | Christian, Jewish |
| Used in | United Kingdom, United States, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Susannah
Susannah comes from Hebrew Shoshannah, 'lily' or 'lotus', a word that may itself go back to Egyptian. In the Greek additions to the Book of Daniel, Susanna is a virtuous woman falsely accused by two elders and cleared by the young Daniel. A Susanna is also named in Luke 8:3 among the women who supported Jesus. The spelling with -nah has been popular in England and North America since Puritan times.
Is Susannah a Christian name?
Susannah is a biblical name: the heroine of the story of Susanna (in Catholic and Orthodox Bibles) and a follower of Jesus in Luke's Gospel. Its Hebrew form Shoshana is used by Jewish families.
How popular is Susannah?
An uncommon but steady choice in English-speaking countries, less frequent than Susan once was.
Gifts with the name Susannah
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Spellings and variants of Susannah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Susannah mean?
Susannah means 'Lily'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Susannah a Christian name?
Susannah is a biblical name: the heroine of the story of Susanna (in Catholic and Orthodox Bibles) and a follower of Jesus in Luke's Gospel. Its Hebrew form Shoshana is used by Jewish families.
How do you pronounce Susannah?
Susannah is pronounced soo-ZAN-uh.
Is Susannah a boy or girl name?
Susannah is usually a girl name.