Susann

The name Susann is a short form of Susanne, which is common in both Germany and Scandinavia and has its origins in the biblical name Susanna.

What does the name Susann mean?

Susann is derived from Susanne, the German and Scandinavian variant of the biblical name Susanna. It has either Elamite, Hebrew, or Ancient Egyptian origins and is translated as "the lily." The spelling Susann is especially popular in Germany, but it is also used in Scandinavia and the English-speaking world, where it serves as an alternative to the English forms Susan and Suzanne. Other variants of the name include Susana, Susanka, Susen, Suzan, Suzana, Zsuzsanna, Zuzana, and Zuzanna. Notable short and pet forms include Sanna, Sanne, Sanni, Su, Sue, Susa, Suse, Susi, Susie, Zsuzsa, and Zuza.

Where does the name Susann come from?

The name Susann, as a form of Susanna, has its roots in the Ancient Greek Sousánnā, which in turn derives from the Hebrew Shoshannah. This Hebrew word comes from šôšan/šûšan and is derived from the Ancient Egyptian sšn meaning "lotus," but was translated as "lily" in the Septuagint. The etymological roots are thus: Ancient Egyptian sšn = lotus, Ancient Hebrew šôšan (שׁוֹשָׁן) / šûšan (שׁוּשַׁן) = lily.

How do you pronounce Susann?

The pronunciation of Susann is clear and two-syllable: "Su-sann" [zuˈzan] or [suˈzan]. The emphasis is on the second syllable, and the double consonant "-nn" enhances the sound at the end. The absence of an open final vowel gives the name a closed and concentrated aura. Susann radiates clarity and self-confidence and is a name that stands out due to its reduced form and clear contour.

When is the name day of Susann?

The central name days for Susann are August 11 (Susanna of Rome) and December 19 (Susanna of Babylon).

Popularity

In Germany, Susann is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 4,899th on the list of the most common female first names. Susann achieved its best ranking in 1981 with 208th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 90 times, placing it 2,565th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Susann ranks 2,164th.

Nicknames & pet names

San / Sannchen / Sanne / Sanni / Sue / Sus / Susa / Susannchen / Suschen / Suse / Susi / Suska / Susl / Susu / Zusanne

Famous people

• Inge-Susann Römhild (German musician)
• Sibel Susann Teoman (writer from Germany)
• Susann Atwell (presenter)
• Susann B. Winter (German actress)
• Susann Cokal (American writer)
• Susann de Luca (German television presenter)
• Susann Goksoer Bjerkrheim (Norwegian handball player)
• Susann Goksor Bjerkrheim (Norwegian handball player)
• Susann Götz (German ice hockey player)
• Susann König (biathlete from Germany)
• Susann Müller (German handball player)
• Susann Pasztor (German writer)
• Susann Uplegger (actress)
• Susann Utes (German football player)