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Susannah is an English variant of the biblical name Susanna, which carries the meaning "the lily". This spelling has established itself throughout the English-speaking world and is often used as an alternative to the variants Susan and Suzanne.
What does the name Susannah mean?
Susannah is an English variant of the biblical name Susanna and stands for "the lily". This form is widely used in English-speaking countries and is a popular option alongside the variants Susan and Suzanne.
Where does the name Susannah come from?
The name Susannah originates as an English variant of Susanna from the Ancient Greek name Sousánnā, which traces back to the Hebrew name Shoshannah. The latter derives from the Hebrew word ôan/ûan, which has its roots in the Ancient Egyptian sn meaning "lotus". However, it was translated as "lily" in the Septuagint. Ancient Egyptian Hebrew
How do you pronounce Susannah?
Susannah is pronounced as 'Su-sanna'.
When is the name day of Susannah?
The main name days for Susannah are August 11 (Susanna of Rome) and December 19 (Susanna of Babylon).
Popularity
In Germany, Susannah is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. The best ranking was achieved in 2017 with 2,741st place. In the last ten years, Susannah has been given as a first name about 20 times, which places it at 6,173rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,718th. Global popularity and frequency of Susannah are also of interest.
Nicknames & pet names
Anna / Sanni / Sus / Susi / Susie
Similar first names
Schoschana
Famous people
- Susannah Carter (writer)
- Susannah Constantine (fashion journalist)
- Susannah Corbett (English actress)
- Susannah Fielding (English actress)
- Susannah Fiennes (artist)
- Susannah Fowle (Australian actress)
- Susannah Fullerton (Canadian author)
- Susannah Grant (American screenwriter)
- Susannah Gunning (novelist)
- Susannah Hagan (architect and director from London)
- Susannah Harker (British actress)
- Susannah Hays (American artist)
- Susannah Heschel (American professor)
- Susannah Hornebolt (Flemish book painter)
- Susannah Styron (comedian from the USA)
- Susannah Wetzel (American actress)
- Susannah Wise (actress from England)
- When Susannah cries (song by Espen Lind)
Frequently asked questions about the name Susannah
What does the name Susannah mean?
Susannah is the English variant of the biblical name Susanna and means 'the lily'.
Where does the name Susannah come from?
The name Susannah comes as an English variant of Susanna and has its roots in the Ancient Greek Sousánnā, which traces back to the Hebrew name Shoshannah.
How popular is the name Susannah?
Susannah is widely used in English-speaking countries and is often chosen alongside the variants Susan and Suzanne.