Origin, Meaning, And History Of Shoshana
Shoshana is the modern Hebrew version of the name Susanna. Susanna is derived from the Greek Sousanna, which originated from the Hebrew Shoshannah. This name was further derived from the Hebrew word ‘shoshan,’ which means ‘lily.’ In modern Hebrew, it means ‘rose.’ It may have come from the Egyptian element ‘sšn,’ which means ‘lotus.’
In the Old Testament Apocrypha, Susanna was a woman who was falsely accused of adultery. However, the prophet Daniel reveals the names of the actual wrongdoers and clears her name. In the New Testament, Susanna is a woman who tends to Jesus.
Susanna (via Sousanna) developed into various other names in Europe and Christianity, such as Susan, Susanna, Susana, Susannah, Suzanne, Suzana, Susie, Suzie, Suze, Sanna, Sanne, Zanna, Suzy, and Zuzana. It is spelled differently in other countries. In Ethiopia, it is spelled Sosie, Sosina, and Sosena. In North Africa, it is spelled Sawsen and Sawsan. In Israel, Shoshana is common among Jews. Usually, it is shortened to Shosh or Shoshi. Other variations like Zsuzsanna, Zsazsa, Zsuzsa, Zula, Zuza, Zuzia, Susi, Suse, Susann, Syuzanna, Zuzanka, Zuzka, and Susanita also exist in other countries such as Hungary, Spain, Norway, Germany, and Russia.
Shoshana and its variations have made their way into the entertainment industry too. You will find them in different movies and books.Shoshanna Dreyfusis the female protagonist of the movie Inglourious Basterds and is perhaps the most popular on-screen Shoshanna.Shoshanna Shapirois the youngest girl in the group of friends in HBO’s comedy-drama TV series Girls. In Rechov Sumsum, the Israeli version of Sesame Street there is a character named Shoshana whileShoshana Schoenbaumis the alter ego of Tara Gregson in the comedy-drama TV series United States of Tara. Shoshanna is a character in the Nigerian soap opera Tinsel and is also the name of Waverly Jong’s daughter in the Amy Tan novel The Joy Luck Club.
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Famous People With The Name Shoshana
- Shoshana BeanAmerican singer, songwriter, YouTuber, and actress; Tony Award nominee for her role in Mr. Saturday Night
- Shoshana BushAmerican actress, known for her role in Dance Flick
- Shoshanna Lonstein GrussAmerican fashion designer and founder of fashion label Shoshanna
- Shoshana NetanyahuIsraeli judge and lawyer who served as a justice in the Supreme Court of Israel
- Soshana AfroyimAustrian painter of the Modernism period, known for her natural paintings
- Shoshana RibnerIsraeli Olympic swimmer and gold medalist at the 1957 Maccabiah Games
- Shoshannah SternAmerican actress and writer, known for her role in The Last Shot and the music video Yes We Can
Shoshana On The Popularity Chart
The name Shoshana has fluctuated a lot in terms of popularity as seen below. These SSA graphs show the name’s performance in the US over the last few years.
Popularity Over Time
In 1980, 79 babies per million were named Shoshana. The number kept going up and down for several years until it peaked in 1991 when 141 babies per million shared this name. In 2021, 145 babies per million were given this name.
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Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Shoshana
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Popular Sibling Names For Shoshana
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Boy Sibling Names For Shoshana
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Girl Sibling Names For Shoshana
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Names With Similar Meaning As Shoshana
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Shoshana?
The name Shoshana means lily.
2. What is the origin of the name Shoshana?
Shoshana has a Hebrew origin.
3. What are some positive qualities or traits associated with the name Shoshana?
People with the name Shoshana tend to be involved in the community, either as helpers or as leaders. They enjoy traveling and are adventurous. Also, they love stimulating activities and are great at sports. Lastly, they have high confidence levels and organizing skills and enjoy success and power
4. What are some middle names that pair well with the name Shoshana?
Shoshana is a beautiful name which means different flowers in different cultures. It is a three-syllable name and middle names that possess only one syllable allow the name to shine. These names includeBlaire,松鸦de,Sloane, Sage, andGrey.
5. What are some potential nicknames for the name Shoshana?
