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Sawsan

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Pronounced SAW-san /ˈsɔː.sæn/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Sawsan, 'lily; lily of the valley' — a graceful flower name. Noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A flower name: Sawsan is Arabic for 'lily' (said 'SAW-san'). Soft and graceful.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Sawsan, 'lily; lily of the valley' — a graceful flower name. Noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#17224 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 64

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sawsan comes from the Arabic for 'lily; lily of the valley.' It reads soft and graceful — a floral name, rare in the U.S. (said 'SAW-san').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, floral, and graceful.

Did you know? Sawsan is Arabic for 'lily; lily of the valley' — a graceful flower name, noted honestly (said 'SAW-san').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Sawsan — Arabic 'lily; lily of the valley'

Variations

SausanSawsanSusan

Nicknames

SawSana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sawsan mean?

Sawsan is Arabic for 'lily; lily of the valley.'

How do you pronounce Sawsan?

It's said SAW-san /ˈsɔː.sæn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sawsan a boy or girl name?

Sawsan is a girl's name.

How popular is Sawsan?

Sawsan is rare in the U.S.

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