Susannah
/S-UW-Z-AE-N-AH/
Lily, graceful flower — the Biblical Susanna whose virtue was vindicated by the prophet Daniel. A name of integrity under pressure.
See Susannah scored for your familyQuick — what every Christian parent asks about Susannah:
Yes — Susannah is a Christian girl name of English origin, meaning “Lily, graceful flower — the Biblical Susanna whose virtue was vindicated by the prophet Daniel. A name of integrity under pressure.”.
How well does Susannah fit your family?
This page tells you what Susannah means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against the names already in your family, your heritage, and your baby's birth details.
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Meaning & origin
Susannah is a girl's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Lily, graceful flower — the Biblical Susanna whose virtue was vindicated by the prophet Daniel. A name of integrity under pressure." and belongs to the Beauty cluster — names that carry grace, elegance, and aesthetic wonder.
Common among American families, Susannah carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Susannah
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Susannah lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Susannah's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Susannah's saint & feast day →What does Susannah'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 Susannah resonates in either tradition.
Susannah's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Susannah's full reading →
Does Susannah go with your family's names?
Susannah 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 Susannah 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 Susannah beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Susannah — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Susannah
If Susannah resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in American families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Beauty cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Susannah
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Common questions about Susannah
What does the name Susannah mean?
Susannah means "Lily, graceful flower — the Biblical Susanna whose virtue was vindicated by the prophet Daniel. A name of integrity under pressure.." It is a girl name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Susannah a boy or girl name?
Susannah is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Susannah?
Susannah is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among American families.
Is Susannah a Christian name?
Yes. Susannah is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Susannah mean in English?
Susannah originates from English, where it means "Lily, graceful flower — the Biblical Susanna whose virtue was vindicated by the prophet Daniel. A name of integrity under pressure.."
What are common nicknames for Susannah?
Common short forms of Susannah include Susa, Susi.
What is the numerology of Susannah?
Susannah has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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