Zsuzsanna

Zsuzsanna represents the Hungarian variant of the biblical name Susanna and means "the lily." A common short and pet form is Zsuzsa.

What does the name Zsuzsanna mean?

Zsuzsanna, the Hungarian form of Susanna, carries the meaning "the lily." Zsuzsa is a common short and pet form of this name. Especially in the mid-20th century, both names were very popular in Hungary. International variants of Zsuzsanna and Susanna include Susan, Susana, Susanka, Susann, Susanne, Susen, Suzan, Suzana, Suzanne, Zuzana, as well as Zsuzanna.

Where does the name Zsuzsanna come from?

The name Zsuzsanna has its origin as a Hungarian variant of Susanna and is derived from the ancient Greek name Sousánnā, which in turn goes back to the Hebrew name Shoshannah. The latter developed from the Hebrew word šôšan/šûšan, which is derived from the ancient Egyptian sšn for "lotus," but was translated as "lily" in the Septuagint. Ancient Egyptian: sšn = Lotus; Ancient Hebrew: šôšan (שׁוֹשָׁן) / šûšan (שׁוּשַׁן) = lily.

How do you pronounce Zsuzsanna?

The pronunciation of Zsuzsanna is four syllables, soft, melodic, and feminine. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Zsu-zsan-na" [ˈʒuːzʃanːa]. The syllables flow harmoniously together, creating a warm, elegant sound. The open vowel structure, along with the soft rhythm of the consonants and the gentle ending, gives the name a graceful presence. Overall, Zsuzsanna appears charming, friendly, and expressive – a name that radiates warmth, elegance, and subtle liveliness.

When is the name day of Zsuzsanna?

The most significant name days for Zsuzsanna are August 11 (in memory of Susanna of Rome) and December 19 (Susanna of Babylon).

Popularity

In Germany, Zsuzsanna is among the less common first names. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most popular female first names. Its best placement was in 1937, when it reached 279th place. In the last ten years, Zsuzsanna has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,571st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,864th.

Nicknames & pet names

Zsu / Zsuzsa / Zsuzsi / Zsuzska

Famous people

• Zsuzsanna "Zsuzsa" Polgár (Hungarian chess player & former world champion)
• Zsuzsanna Bekecs (Hungarian biathlete)
• Zsuzsanna Csobanki (swimmer from Hungary)
• Zsuzsanna Francia (American rower)
• Zsuzsanna Gahse (Swiss author & translator)
• Zsuzsanna Heiner (Hungarian astronomer)
• Zsuzsanna Jakabos (Hungarian swimmer)
• Zsuzsanna Janosi (Hungarian fencer)
• Zsuzsanna Kezi (handball player from Hungary)
• Zsuzsanna Kovacs (Hungarian badminton player)
• Zsuzsanna Laky (American model)
• Zsuzsanna Lovasz-Pavlik (Hungarian handball player)
• Zsuzsanna Palffy (handball player from Hungary)
• Zsuzsanna Sirokay (Hungarian pianist)
• Zsuzsanna Szabo (Hungarian football player)
• Zsuzsanna Szabo-Olgyai (pole vaulter from Hungary)
• Zsuzsanna Szocs (Hungarian fencer)
• Zsuzsanna Tomori (Hungarian handball player)