Susana

Susana is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the biblical name Susanna, meaning 'the lily'. The name Susana is widely used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions and is the second most common variant of this Old Testament name worldwide.

What does the name Susana mean?

Susana is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the biblical name Susanna, meaning 'the lily'. The name Susana is widely used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions and is the second most common variant of this Old Testament name worldwide, after Susan. Other international variants of Susana or Susanna include Susanka, Susann, Susanne, Susen, Suzan, Suzana, Suzanne, Zsuzsanna, Zuzana, and Zuzanna.

Where does the name Susana come from?

Etymology The girl's name Susana traces back to the Ancient Greek name Sousánnā, which in turn comes from the Hebrew name Shoshannah. The latter developed from the Hebrew word šôšan/šûšan, which was derived from the Ancient Egyptian sšn meaning 'lotus', but was translated as 'lily' in the Septuagint. Ancient Egyptian Ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Susana?

Sound & pronunciation of Susana: Susana is three syllables and has a soft rhythm. Pronounced as 'Su-sa-na' [zuˈzaːna] or [suˈzaːna], the repetition of the s sounds creates a flowing, almost wave-like movement. The long 'a' in the stressed syllable brings openness and warmth. The open ending '-na' gently rounds off the name. Susana sounds friendly and melodic - a name with a clear vowel structure, southern tonal quality, and harmonious, feminine aura.

When is the name day of Susana?

The most important name days for Susana are August 11 (Susanna of Rome) and December 19 (Susanna of Babylon).

Popularity

Susana is a popular first name in Germany. In 2023, it ranked 2,569th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 1976 at 129th place. In the last ten years, Susana has been given as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,428th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,190th.

Nicknames & pet names

Anna / Sana / Susa / Susi

Similar first names

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