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Zsazsa
Pronounced ZHAH-zhah /ΛΚΙΛ.ΚΙΛ/Medium
Meaning: Zsazsa is a Hungarian affectionate pet form of Zsuzsanna, the Hungarian version of Susanna, which comes from a Hebrew word meaning lily or rose. It carries that flowery sense in a playful, doubled shape.Low
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History & Origin
Zsazsa is a Hungarian pet form of Zsuzsanna, the Hungarian form of Susanna, from a Hebrew word meaning lily. In the United States it is inseparable from Zsa Zsa Gabor, whose fame brought the playful doubled sound to a wider audience. The lily meaning travels down from its Susanna root.
Zsazsa was never a common name in the United States. It appeared only in small numbers, given to fewer than twenty girls a year at its peak in the mid nineteen-sixties.
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Zsa Zsa Gabor (1917-2016)Hungarian-American actress and socialite widely known for her glamour and public persona.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Zsazsa mean?
It is a Hungarian pet form of Zsuzsanna, from Susanna, ultimately meaning lily.
How do you pronounce Zsazsa?
It is said ZHAH-zhah /ΛΚΙΛ.ΚΙΛ/, two syllables.
Is Zsazsa a boy or girl name?
Zsazsa is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Zsazsa?
It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak in the mid nineteen-sixties.