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Susannah

soo-ZAN-uh

Popularity

#2734

falling

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

7,715

Peak Year

#152 in 1975

First Recorded

1882

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Susannah is derived from the Hebrew name Shoshannah, meaning 'lily'. It symbolizes purity, beauty, and innocence.

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SueSusieSu

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Susannah York

    British actress with a long and successful career.

  • Susannah McCorkle

    American jazz singer known for her interpretations.

Nicknames

SueSusieSu

Spelling Variations

SusanaSuzanneShoshana

Similar Names

LillianHannahSarahAbigail

Personality Traits

charminggracefulsensitiveintelligent

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