Zsuzsa
Fact sheet
- Name
- Zsuzsa
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The name Zsuzsa stands for 'the lily' and is a diminutive form of the Hungarian Zsuzsanna, which is derived from the biblical name Susanna.
What does the name Zsuzsa mean?
Zsuzsa means 'the lily' and is a variation of the Hungarian Zsuzsanna, which ultimately traces back to the biblical name Susanna. Particularly in the mid-20th century, Zsuzsa was a popular girl's name in Hungary, but it has lost popularity over time.
Where does the name Zsuzsa come from?
The name Zsuzsa is a Hungarian variant of Susanna and has its roots in the ancient Greek name Sousánnā, which in turn derives from the Hebrew Shoshannah. This Hebrew name is derived from the word ôan/ûan, which was derived from the ancient Egyptian sn meaning 'lotus', with the translation 'lily' used in the Septuagint. Ancient Egyptian: Ancient Hebrew
How do you pronounce Zsuzsa?
Zsuzsa is pronounced approximately like 'Schuschah'.
When is the name day of Zsuzsa?
The main name days for Zsuzsa are August 11, dedicated to the memory of Susanna of Rome, and December 19, dedicated to Susanna of Babylon.
Popularity
In Germany, Zsuzsa is a rather rare first name. In 2019, it ranked 4,068th on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2013, when it placed 3,816th. Over the last ten years, Zsuzsa has been given as a first name about 20 times, which earned it the 6,729th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,235th.
Famous people
- Zsuzsa Almassy (figure skater from Hungary)
- Zsuzsa Balint (German pianist)
- Zsuzsa Bank (German writer)
- Zsuzsa Csala (Hungarian actress)
- Zsuzsa Czene (Hungarian biathlete)
- Zsuzsa Czifra (badminton player from Hungary)
- Zsuzsa Czinkoczi (Hungarian actress)
- Zsuzsa Dioszegi (Hungarian badminton player)
- Zsuzsa Glaser (badminton player from Hungary)
- Zsuzsa Koncz (singer from Hungary)
- Zsuzsa Körmöczy (tennis player from Hungary)
- Zsuzsa Kovacs (Hungarian badminton player)
- Zsuzsa Mathe (Hungarian artist)
- Zsuzsa Olah (Hungarian table tennis player)
- Zsuzsa Szikra (Hungarian artist)
- Zsuzsa Vathy (Hungarian writer)
- Zsuzsa Veroci (chess player from Hungary)
Frequently asked questions about the name Zsuzsa
What does the name Zsuzsa mean?
Zsuzsa means 'the lily' and is a variation of the Hungarian Zsuzsanna, which has its origins in the biblical name Susanna.
Where does the name Zsuzsa come from?
The name Zsuzsa is a Hungarian form of Susanna and has its roots in the ancient Greek name Sousánnā, which derives from the Hebrew Shoshannah.
How popular is the name Zsuzsa?
Zsuzsa was particularly a popular girl's name in Hungary in the mid-20th century, but it has lost popularity over time.