Susanna

Girl's name

Susanna is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Shoshannah, meaning "lily" or "rose."

Meaning Lily
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 168
Peak year 1958

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Susanna Hoffs - Singer, The Bangles
  • Susanna Thompson - Actress, "Star Trek: Voyager"
  • Susanna Kaysen - Author, "Girl, Interrupted"
  • Susanna Reid - TV presenter, "Good Morning Britain"
  • Susanna Wesley - Mother of John and Charles Wesley
  • Susanna Mälkki - Conductor, Los Angeles Philharmonic
  • Susanna Moodie - Canadian author, "Roughing It in the Bush"
  • Susanna White - Director, "Jane Eyre" (2006)
  • Susanna Clarke - Author, "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell"
  • Susanna Centlivre - Playwright, "The Busy Body"

Sisters for Susanna

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Brothers for Susanna

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Name Variants

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