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Where does “Susanna” come from?

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

Ancestry of “Susanna”, step by step

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

Words derived from “Susanna”

  • Susan
  • Sukey
  • Sukie
  • Suky
  • Susan
  • ᓲᓴᓐ
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