Susanna
/S-UW-Z-AE-N-AH/
Lily — Susanna is the Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew Shoshana (שׁוֹשַׁנָּה), the word for the lily or lotus flower. In the Book of Daniel (Septuagint), Susanna is the virtuous woman whose innocence is vindicated by the young Daniel; in the Gospel of Luke (8:3) a Susanna is among the women who supported Jesus's ministry.
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Yes — Susanna is a Christian girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Lily — Susanna is the Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew Shoshana (שׁוֹשַׁנָּה), the word for the lily or lotus flower. In the Book of Daniel (Septuagint), Susanna is the virtuous woman whose innocence is vindicated by the young Daniel; in the Gospel of Luke (8:3) a Susanna is among the women who supported Jesus's ministry.”.
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Meaning & origin
Susanna is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Lily — Susanna is the Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew Shoshana (שׁוֹשַׁנָּה), the word for the lily or lotus flower. In the Book of Daniel (Septuagint), Susanna is the virtuous woman whose innocence is vindicated by the young Daniel; in the Gospel of Luke (8:3) a Susanna is among the women who supported Jesus's ministry." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among European, Arab, Israeli families, Susanna carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Susanna look like?
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See Susanna's baby portrait →What does Susanna's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Susanna resonates in either tradition.
Susanna's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Susanna's full reading →
Does Susanna go with your family's names?
Susanna breaks into 6 sounds: /S-UW-Z-AE-N-AH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Susanna sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Susanna beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Susanna — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Susanna
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Common questions about Susanna
What does the name Susanna mean?
Susanna means "Lily — Susanna is the Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew Shoshana (שׁוֹשַׁנָּה), the word for the lily or lotus flower. In the Book of Daniel (Septuagint), Susanna is the virtuous woman whose innocence is vindicated by the young Daniel; in the Gospel of Luke (8:3) a Susanna is among the women who supported Jesus's ministry.." It is a girl name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Susanna a boy or girl name?
Susanna is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Susanna?
Susanna is of Hebrew origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, Arab, Israeli families.
Is Susanna a Christian name?
Yes. Susanna is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Hebrew origin.
What does Susanna mean in Hebrew?
Susanna originates from Hebrew, where it means "Lily — Susanna is the Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew Shoshana (שׁוֹשַׁנָּה), the word for the lily or lotus flower. In the Book of Daniel (Septuagint), Susanna is the virtuous woman whose innocence is vindicated by the young Daniel; in the Gospel of Luke (8:3) a Susanna is among the women who supported Jesus's ministry.."
What are common nicknames for Susanna?
Common short forms of Susanna include Susa, Susi.
What is the numerology of Susanna?
Susanna has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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