What is the origin of the name Shushan?

Shushan is a name of Persian origin.

How do you pronounce Shushan?

Shushan is pronounced SHOO-shahn.

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GirlPersian

Shushan

SHOO-shahn

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Persian

Total Births

Peak Year

#5 in 1995

First Recorded

1995

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derived from the ancient city of Susa, mentioned in the Bible. The name itself might be of Persian origin.

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Shu Shan

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Shu Shan

Spelling Variations

Susan Susanna Shoshana

Similar Names

Susan Esther Leah Naomi

Personality Traits

ResilientStrongBeautifulWise

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