Xuxa
Fact sheet
- Name
- Xuxa
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Xuxa is a female first name that means 'the lily'. It represents a rare short form of the biblical name Susanna.
What does the name Xuxa mean?
The name Xuxa, meaning 'the lily', is a rather rare abbreviation of the biblical name Susanna. This name is commonly found in Latin America. A prominent personality with this name is the Brazilian actress and TV host Xuxa, whose full name is Maria da Graça Meneghel.
Where does the name Xuxa come from?
The first name Xuxa has its roots in the ancient Greek name Sousánnā, which in turn derives from the Hebrew name Shoshannah. This Hebrew name is derived from the word ôan/ûan, which comes from the ancient Egyptian sn meaning 'lotus'. However, in the Septuagint, it was translated as 'lily'. Ancient Egyptian connection: sn = lotus (Ancient Egyptian), ôan (שׁוֹשָׁן) / ûan (שׁוּשַׁן) = lily (Ancient Hebrew). The languages in which the name is used are Brazilian, Latin American, and Spanish.
How do you pronounce Xuxa?
Xuxa is pronounced approximately like 'Schuscha'.
When is the name day of Xuxa?
The most significant name days for Xuxa are August 11 (Susanna of Rome) and December 19 (Susanna of Babylon).
Popularity
In Germany, Xuxa is a rather rare first name. It has not appeared in the German name popularity lists so far. Its best ranking was in 1997, reaching 1,166th place in the name charts of Scotland. From 1974 to 2024, the name was given less than 10 times in Scotland, placing it at 5,642nd. In the last ten years, no child has been named this name.
Famous people
- Xuxa (Brazilian singer and actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Xuxa
What does the name Xuxa mean?
The name Xuxa means 'the lily' and is a rare abbreviation of the biblical name Susanna.
Where does the name Xuxa come from?
Xuxa has its roots in the ancient Greek name Sousánnā, which goes back to the Hebrew name Shoshannah, meaning 'lily'.
How popular is the name Xuxa?
Xuxa is especially common in Latin America, where it became known through the famous Brazilian actress and TV host Xuxa, whose full name is Maria da Graça Meneghel.