The story behind Susanna
From Ancient Greek Σουσάννα (Sousánna), the New Testament form of Hebrew שׁוֹשַׁנָּה (šōšannā, “lily”).
Other language forms and explanations (1)
Finnish entry
From Ancient Greek Σουσάννα (Sousánna), from Biblical Hebrew שׁוֹשַׁנָּה (šōšannā, literally “lily”).
Pronunciation
US English (ARPAbet): S UW0 Z AE1 N AH0
Regional pronunciation variants
- Finnish: /ˈsusɑnːɑ/
- Finnish: [ˈs̠us̠ɑ̝nːɑ̝]
This is a US English dictionary reading of the spelling; personal pronunciations may differ. Digits mark stress: 0 is unstressed, 1 is primary, 2 is secondary. Pronunciation source and notation.
Popularity
Susanna ranked #1181 in US for 2025.
Source: SSA national baby names
Names Similar to Susanna
Salomea
Learned borrowing from Latin Salomea, from Ancient Greek Σαλώμη (Salṓmē), from Biblical Hebrew שְׁלוֹמִית.
- Gender
- feminine
- Syllables
- 3 syllables
- Ending
- ends A
- same syllable count
- similar length
Samantha
It was recorded in the 17th century in England. Most probably a feminine form of Samuel, possibly influenced by Anthea. Other suggestions include Aramaic ܫܡܥܢܬܐ (šemʿanta,…
- Gender
- feminine
- Syllables
- 3 syllables
- Ending
- ends A
- same syllable count
- similar length
Sharona
From Hebrew שָׁרוֹנָה.
- Gender
- feminine
- Syllables
- 3 syllables
- Ending
- ends A
- same syllable count
- similar length
Simona
Latinized from French Simone, or borrowed from Italian Simona.
- Gender
- feminine
- Syllables
- 3 syllables
- Ending
- ends A
- same syllable count
- similar length
Susana
Borrowed from Biblical Hebrew שׁוֹשַׁנָּה (Šōšannā, “rose, or lily”), from Egyptian z:S:n-M9 (zšn).
- Gender
- feminine
- Syllables
- 3 syllables
- Ending
- ends A
- same syllable count
- similar length
Suzanna
A female given name from Hebrew, variant of Susanna.
- Gender
- feminine
- Syllables
- 3 syllables
- Ending
- ends A
- same syllable count
- similar length
Middle Names for Susanna
Barak
From Hebrew בָּרָק (“lightning”). From Arabic بَارَك (bārak, “he who is blessed”). Cognate with the biblical name Baruch of Hebrew origin. The usage of the root ب ر ك (b r k)…
- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 2 syllables
- Ending
- ends K
- balanced syllable contrast
- good length contrast
Baruch
Borrowed from Hebrew בָּרוּךְ (Barukh, “blessed”). Cognate with Arabic بَارَك (bārak, “Barak”).
- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 2 syllables
- Ending
- ends H
- balanced syllable contrast
- good length contrast
Belchior
Alteration of Melchior, from Latin Melchior, from Hebrew מלכיאור.
- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 2 syllables
- Ending
- ends R
- balanced syllable contrast
- good length contrast
Sibling Names for Susanna
Aabraham
From Biblical Hebrew אברהם ('aḇrāhām), of Biblical origin.
- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 3 syllables
- Ending
- ends M
- shared origin connection
- balanced name length
Aamos
Ultimately from Biblical Hebrew עמוס (Amos).
- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 2 syllables
- Ending
- ends S
- shared origin connection
- balanced name length
Aapeli
Vernacular form of the biblical Abel or Aabel, from Biblical Hebrew הֶבֶל (Héḇel).
- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 3 syllables
- Ending
- ends I
- shared origin connection
- balanced name length