Susannah

Meaning of Susannah

Susannah springs from the ancient Hebrew word “shoshannah,” a lily that opens its petals to the sun, and she has been blooming in story and song ever since—think the virtuous heroine in the Book of Daniel, the loyal friend of Jesus in the New Testament, and the catchy folk tune “Oh! Susanna” that still gets toes tapping. With her soft “soo-ZAN-uh” melody, she feels at once vintage and vivacious, a señorita in a linen dress twirling through a summer fiesta. Parents love that she is familiar yet never crowded—her U.S. rankings hover sweetly below the top 500—so a little Susannah can stand out without standing alone. The built-in nicknames (Sunny, Zanna, Susu) add playful spice, and the lily meaning whispers of purity, resilience, and quiet joy. All told, Susannah is a floral classic that keeps finding fresh soil, ready to grow right alongside the child who wears her.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as soo-ZAN-uh (/suˈzænə/)

• Savannah
• Suzanne
• Sanna
• Susan
• Zuzanna
• Shoshana
• Susie