Susa
Fact sheet
- Name
- Susa
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Susa is a short form of Susanne and Susanna, used in various languages such as Finnish, Swedish, and Italian. The name has its roots in the Greek Sousanna (Σουσάννα) and originally comes from the Hebrew Shoshannah.
What does the name Susa mean?
Susa, as a short form of Susanne and Susanna, traces back to the Greek Sousanna (Σουσάννα) and has its origins in the Hebrew Shoshannah. The meaning of the name is 'the lily' or 'the lotus flower.' Its roots lie either in the Ancient Hebrew shoshan (שׁוֹשָׁן), which means 'the lily' or 'the rose,' or in the Ancient Egyptian sheshen or sn, which means 'the lotus' or 'the water lily.' In Spanish, Susa is regarded as a pet form of Jesusa, a feminine form of Jesus. Additionally, Susa was the name of a city in ancient Elam, present-day Iran.
Where does the name Susa come from?
The origin of the name Susa is both Ancient Egyptian and Ancient Hebrew, with the meaning 'the lily.' In Ancient Hebrew, shoshan (שׁוֹשָׁן) stands for 'the lily' or 'the rose,' while sheshen or sn in Ancient Egyptian means 'the lotus' or 'the water lily.' The languages in which the name appears include German, Finnish, Italian, and Swedish.
How do you pronounce Susa?
The pronunciation of Susa is clear and two-syllable. The name is pronounced as 'Su-sa' [ˈzuːza] or [ˈsuːsa], with the long 'u' having a full sound. The repeated use of the open 'a' provides a harmonious ending. Susa sounds simple and melodic – friendly, soft, and sonically balanced.
When is the name day of Susa?
The name day of Susa is celebrated on May 24, August 11, September 20, and December 19.
Popularity
In Germany, Susa is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2017, when it reached 3,952nd place. Over the last ten years, Susa has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,874th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,054th.
Nicknames & pet names
Sou
Famous people
- Susa Young Gates (writer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Susa
What does the first name Susa mean?
Susa means 'the lily' or 'the lotus flower' and has its roots in the Hebrew Shoshannah as well as in the Ancient Egyptian Sheshen.
Where does the name Susa come from?
The origin of the name Susa is both Ancient Hebrew and Ancient Egyptian. In Ancient Hebrew, shoshan means 'the lily,' while sheshen means 'the lotus' in Ancient Egyptian.
How popular is the name Susa?
The name Susa is common in various countries such as Germany, Finland, Italy, and Sweden, but has moderate popularity compared to other traditional first names.