Origin, Meaning, And History Of Suzanne
Suzanne is a female given name and has its roots in both French and Hebrew languages. Its meaning is ‘graceful lily,’ derived from the French version of the name Susanna, which in turn comes from the Greek name Sousanna, derived from the Hebrew name Shoshannah, which means ‘lily.’ Interestingly, in modern Hebrew, the name also means ‘rose.’ Another possible origin of the name is the Egyptian word shoshen, which means ‘lotus flower.’
Susanna is a significant figure in the Book of Daniel from the Hebrew Bible. She was falsely accused of committing adultery, which was a serious offense in the culture of the time. However, the prophet Daniel intervened and cleared her name by setting a trap for her accusers. They were eventually found to be lying and were punished for their deceitful actions.
The common variations of the name Suzanne based on different languages and cultures include Shoshannah (Biblical Hebrew), Zuza, Zuzka, Zuzana (Slovak), Susanne, Susann (Danish), Susan, Susanna (English), Susanne, Susann (Norwegian), Sawsan (Arabic), Sousanna (Biblical Greek), Susana (Portuguese), Susanne, Suse, Susi Susann (German), Susanna, Susannah (Biblical), Susanna (Italian), Zuzia, Zuzanna, Zuza, Zula (Polish), Shoshana (Hebrew), Susanna, Syuzanna (Russian), Suzana (Serbian), Susanna (Biblical Latin), Susana, Susanita (Spanish), Susanna (Dutch), and Susann, Susanna, Sanna, Susanne (Swedish).
流行的名字苏珊包括昵称Suze, Zee, Anne, Suzie, Susie, Annie, Snoozy, Anna, Annie, Sookie, Sue, Suzy, Suzi, and Zuzu.
The name Suzanne has been used for several fictional characters across different forms of media. Susanna is the focal character of the popular Gold Rush-era song‘Oh! Susanna’by Stephen Foster. Another prominent Susanna is the principal character in Mozart’s 1786 operaThe Marriage of Figaro. In the TV sitcomDesigning Women, Suzanne Sugarbaker is a memorable character. British soap operaHollyoaksfeatures a character named Suzanne Ashworth, while Suzanne Kingston is a character in the comedy filmAre We There Yet?More recently, the character Suzanne ‘Crazy Eyes’ Warren has gained popularity in the TV seriesOrange is the New Black, and Suzanne Sanders is a character in the TV series7th Heaven.
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Famous People With The Name Suzanne
- Suzanne PleshetteAmerican actress, famous for her roles in the films Rome Adventure and Spirited Away
- Suzanne DiskeuveBelgian figure skater, bronze medalist at the European Figure Skating Championships
- Suzanne Rossell CryerAmerican actress, well-known for her roles in the sitcom Two Guys and a Girl and the series Silicon Valley
- Suzanne CollinsAmerican television writer and author, well-known for the book series The Hunger Games.
- Suzanne ClémentCanadian actress, well-known for her roles in the films ‘I Killed My Mother’ and ‘Mommy’
Suzanne On The Popularity Chart
The name has seen a steady decline over time. Take a look at the graphical representations given below for more information.
Popularity Over Time
From 2103 babies per million getting the name in 1980, the name’s popularity has decreased to 53 babies per million in 2021.
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The name’s ranking has declined since 1980 improving temporarily in spurts in the early 2000s.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Suzanne
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Suzanne?
The name Suzanne means derived from the hebrew soshana means lily, a water plant.
2. What is the origin of the name Suzanne?
Suzanne has a French and Hebrew origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Suzanne?
Suzanne is pronounced as soo-zan.
