Where does “Susanna” come from?

Susanna comes from Ancient Greek Σουσάννα, borrowed from Biblical Hebrew שׁוֹשַׁנָּה, a word of uncertain ultimate origin and meaning.

Susanna (English): A follower of Jesus (Luke 8:3)

Definitions

  1. A follower of Jesus (Luke 8:3)

Ancestry of “Susanna”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient GreekΣουσάνναSusanna
2Hebrewשׁוֹשַׁנָּהrose, or lily; lily
3Egyptianzšnlotus flower

Words derived from “Susanna”

Every word from Egyptian zšn →Every word from Hebrew שׁוֹשַׁנָּה →Every word from Ancient Greek Σουσάννα →