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Susanne

♀ Girl

Pronounced soo-ZAN /suːˈzæn/Medium

Meaning: Susanne is a form of Susanna/Susan, from Hebrew 'shoshannah' meaning 'lily' (or 'rose'). A classic name with European spelling.Medium

In 30 seconds: A gentle classic: Susanne is a form of Susanna, Hebrew for 'lily' (said 'soo-ZAN').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningSusanne is a form of Susanna/Susan, from Hebrew 'shoshannah' meaning 'lily' (or 'rose'). A classic name with European spelling.
U.S. rank (2025)#11815 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1949
Total births (all-time)≈ 26,094

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194918812025

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

The girl's name Susanne is a form of Susanna/Susan, from Hebrew 'shoshannah' ('lily'). It is common across German and Scandinavian usage. In the U.S. it is uncommon today and reads as graceful and classic (said 'soo-ZAN').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. now. Rare, graceful, and classic.

Did you know? Susanne shares its root with Susanna — Hebrew 'shoshannah,' 'lily' — a flower name with deep biblical roots, here in a soft European spelling (said 'soo-ZAN').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Susanne — form of Susanna; Hebrew 'lily'

Variations

SusannaSuzanneSusan

Nicknames

SusieSanne

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If you like Susanne…

Suzanne— a like spelling of the same name
Susanna— the fuller classic root
Susannah— a like Susanna form
Rosanne— a like classic -anne name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Susanne mean?

Susanne is a form of Susanna/Susan, from Hebrew 'shoshannah' meaning 'lily'.

How do you pronounce Susanne?

It's said soo-ZAN /suːˈzæn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Susanne a boy or girl name?

Susanne is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Susanne?

Susanne is a rare name for girls in the U.S. today.

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