Where does “Susanne” come from?
Susanne (Norwegian) comes from German Susanne, from Ancient Greek Σουσάννα, from Hebrew שׁוֹשַׁנָּה, from Egyptian zšn — lotus flower.
Ancestry of “Susanne”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German | Susanne | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Σουσάννα | Susanna |
| 3 | Hebrew | שׁוֹשַׁנָּה | rose, or lily; lily |
| 4 | Egyptian | zšn | lotus flower |