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Susanna

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Pronounced soo-ZAN-ah /suːˈzæn.ə/Low

Meaning: Lily flower, graceful as a lilyLow

In 30 seconds: Susanna is the beautiful Old Testament form of Susan from the Hebrew Shoshana meaning lily. Borne by heroines in both the Book of Daniel and the Gospel of Luke, it has deep biblical resonance and an elegant three-syllable form.
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Origin LowHebrew, Greek
MeaningLily flower, graceful as a lily
U.S. rank (2025)#1181 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births197 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1958
Total births (all-time)≈ 19,979

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195818802025

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

Susanna derives from the Greek rendering of the Hebrew Shoshana meaning lily. It appears in the New Testament as a follower of Jesus (Luke 8:3) and in the apocryphal Book of Daniel. The name has been used in Christian Europe since antiquity.

Susanna was widely used in the 18th and 19th centuries and is enjoying a comeback as a more elegant alternative to Susan, with three syllables and biblical depth appealing to parents who love vintage names.

Did you know? Susanna appears in the biblical apocryphal story of Susanna and the Elders (Book of Daniel), where a virtuous woman falsely accused of adultery is vindicated by the young prophet Daniel — one of the earliest stories of justice in Western literature.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Susanna

Variations

SusanSusanneSuzannaSuzanne

Nicknames

SueSusieAnnaSanna

Famous Bearers

  • ★Susanna (biblical) (biblical)
    Virtuous woman falsely accused by elders in the Book of Daniel; also a follower of Jesus named in the Gospel of Luke

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Frequently Asked

What does Susanna mean?

Susanna means lily flower from the Hebrew Shoshana. The lily symbolizes purity grace and beauty.

Is Susanna a biblical name?

Yes, Susanna appears in both the apocryphal Book of Daniel and the Gospel of Luke as a woman who supported Jesus in his ministry.

How do you pronounce Susanna?

Susanna is pronounced soo-ZAN-ah with three syllables.

What are nicknames for Susanna?

Classic nicknames for Susanna include Sue, Susie, Anna, and Sanna.

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