Susen
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- Name
- Susen
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- Girl name
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Susen is a Swedish abbreviation of Susanne and also represents a Germanized variant of the English name Susan. The first name has its roots in the biblical name Susanna and carries the meaning "the lily."
What does the name Susen mean?
Susen serves as the Swedish short form of Susanne and is also a Germanized spelling of the English name Susan. The name is derived from the biblical Susanna and means "the lily." International variants of Susen or Susanna include Susana, Susanka, Susann, Suzan, Suzana, Suzanne, Zsuzsanna, Zuzana, and Zuzanna. Well-known short and pet forms include Sanna, Sanne, Sanni, Su, Sue, Susa, Suse, Susi, Susie, Suze, Suzie, Suzy, Zsuzsa, and Zuza.
Where does the name Susen come from?
The girl's name Susen has its origin in the ancient Greek name Sousánnā, which in turn goes back to the Hebrew name Shoshannah. Shoshannah developed from the Hebrew word שׁוֹשָׁן (šōšān) or שׁוּשַׁן (šūšān), which is derived from the ancient Egyptian word sn for "lotus." However, in the Septuagint, it was translated as "lily."
How do you pronounce Susen?
The pronunciation of Susen is two syllables and sounds harmonious. It is pronounced as "Su-sen" [ˈzuːzən] or [ˈsuːzən], with the long "u" giving the name a sense of calm and fullness. The ending with "-n" provides a closed, yet not harsh sound. The recurring s sounds create a pleasant melody. Susen feels modern and gentle – a name with clear structure, warm timbre, and calm presence.
When is the name day of Susen?
The most significant name days for Susen are August 11 (Susanna of Rome) and December 19 (Susanna of Babylon).
Popularity
In Germany, Susen is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female first names. The best ranking was achieved in 2010, when it stood at 2,348th place. In the last ten years, Susen has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 7,036th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name is ranked 6,884th.
Nicknames & pet names
Susi / Susie
Famous people
- Susen Tiedtke (athlete, formerly married Tiedtke-Greene)
Frequently asked questions about the name Susen
What is the origin of the name Susen?
The name Susen originally comes from the ancient Greek name Sousánnā, which goes back to the Hebrew name Shoshannah. This, in turn, is derived from the Hebrew word for 'lily' and the ancient Egyptian term for 'lotus.'
What does the name Susen mean?
Susen is used as a Swedish short form of Susanne and is also a Germanized variant of the English name Susan. The name means 'the lily.'
How popular is the name Susen?
Susen is a less common name, but enjoys a certain popularity in specific regions, especially in Scandinavian countries. The variants and pet forms of the name are diverse and contribute to its recognition.