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Shoshanna

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Pronounced shoh-SHAH-nah /ʃoʊˈʃɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Shoshannah, 'lily' (and by tradition 'rose') — the root behind Susan/Susannah. A classic, flowery biblical name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A flowery Hebrew classic: Shoshanna means 'lily; rose' (said 'shoh-SHAH-nah'). Soft and biblical.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Shoshannah, 'lily' (and by tradition 'rose') — the root behind Susan/Susannah. A classic, flowery biblical name.
U.S. rank (2024)#10934 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 814

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519602024

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

Shoshanna comes from the Hebrew Shoshannah, 'lily; rose,' the source of Susannah and Susan. It reads classic, flowery, and warm — rare in the U.S. in this fuller spelling (said 'shoh-SHAH-nah').

It appears rarely, mostly in Jewish families. Rare, flowery, and classic.

Did you know? Shoshanna is Hebrew for 'lily' (and by tradition 'rose') — the ancient root behind Susan and Susannah — a soft, flowery name of long biblical standing (said 'shoh-SHAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 54%
References — Shoshanna — Hebrew 'lily; rose'; root of Susannah

Variations

ShoshanaShoshannahSusannah

Nicknames

ShoshAnna

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If you like Shoshanna…

Susannah— the classic it roots
Susanna— a like lily-rooted name
Shifra— a like warm Hebrew pick
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shoshanna mean?

Shoshanna is Hebrew for 'lily' (and by tradition 'rose') — the root behind Susan and Susannah.

How do you pronounce Shoshanna?

It's said shoh-SHAH-nah /ʃoʊˈʃɑː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Shoshanna a boy or girl name?

Shoshanna is a girl's name.

How popular is Shoshanna?

Shoshanna is a rare name in the U.S.

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