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Zuzu

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How to Pronounce Zuzu

Pronounced ZOO-zoo /ˈzu.zu/High

Meaning: A reduplicated pet form of Susan/Susannah — from Hebrew Shoshannah, 'a lily; a rose'; also a Czech/Slavic pet form of Zuzana; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A lily: Zuzu is a pet form of Susan/Susannah. Crisp, playful, and homey.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA reduplicated pet form of Susan/Susannah — from Hebrew Shoshannah, 'a lily; a rose'; also a Czech/Slavic pet form of Zuzana; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7563 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 301

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319992024

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

Zuzu is a reduplicated pet form of Susan/Susannah — from Hebrew Shoshannah, 'a lily; a rose'; it is also a Czech/Slavic pet form of Zuzana (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, playful name (said 'ZOO-zoo').

In the U.S. it appears as a nickname-name. Rare, a-lily at the root, and playful.

Did you know? Susannah means 'a lily; a rose' in Hebrew (Shoshannah) — Zuzu is a reduplicated pet form (and a Slavic pet form of Zuzana), crisp and playful (made known by Zuzu in It's a Wonderful Life; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ZOO-zoo').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Susannah — routes layered

Variations

ZuzaZuzanaSusu

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zuzu mean?

Zuzu is a pet form of Susan/Susannah — Hebrew 'a lily; a rose'; also a Slavic pet form of Zuzana; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Zuzu?

It's said ZOO-zoo /ˈzu.zu/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zuzu a boy or girl name?

Zuzu is a girl's name.

How popular is Zuzu?

Zuzu is a rare name in the U.S.

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