Girl name
Susan name meaning
“lily”
Susan is a feminine name meaning “lily,” used as the English form of Susanna. Its source is Hebrew Shoshannah, a flower name conventionally interpreted as “lily.” Susanna is the related form connecting the English name Susan with the Hebrew flower name from which it derives.
What does Susan mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Susan
An English form of Susanna, from Hebrew Shoshannah, a flower name conventionally interpreted as ‘lily’.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Susan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Susan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Susan: lily
- Marina: of the sea
- Rebecca: bond, one who binds
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Meaning of each word
- Susan: lily
- Yosefina: may God add
- Natali: birth; Christ's birthday
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Susan Miryam
Meaning of each word
- Susan: lily
- Miryam: beloved; bitterness; rebellion
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Meaning of each word
- Rozari: garland of roses, rosary
- Susan: lily
- Angelia: angel, messenger
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Susan Felicia
Meaning of each word
- Susan: lily
- Felicia: fortunate, happy
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Meaning of each word
- Susan: lily
- Yasinta: hyacinth flower
- Angela: angel, messenger
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How to pronounce Susan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦱꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮞᮔ᮪ |
Is Susan a girl’s name?
Yes, Susan is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 4% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Susan ranks #383 among girl names in our data sample (25 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Susan
Names with related meanings
- Sari♀Essential substance
- Kusuma♂♀A blooming flower
- Puspita♀Flowering, adorned with flowers
- Susi♀Lily flower
- Lili♂♀Lily flower
- Rosita♀Little rose
- Puspa♀A blooming flower
- Bunga♀Blossom of a plant
- Puspitasari♀Flower essence, essence of floral beauty
- Rosa♀Rose flower
- Kusumawati♀One who possesses flowers
- Lily♀Lily flower
Famous people named Susan
- Susan Sameh · b. 1997
- Susan Bachtiar · b. 1973
- Susan · b. 1980
- Susan · b. 1980
- Susan · b. 1963
- Susan Evita Sitinjak · b. 1968
- Susan Handayani Suling · b. 1975
- Susan Handrea · b. 1977
- Susan Melani · b. 1982
- Susan Octavianty
- Susan Riyani Rumalolas · b. 1999
- Susan Setianingsi Eng · b. 2000
FAQ about the name Susan
What is the meaning of Susan?
Susan means lily. An English form of Susanna, from Hebrew Shoshannah, a flower name conventionally interpreted as ‘lily’.
Is Susan a girl’s name?
Yes, Susan is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 4% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Susan?
Susan is of Hebrew and European origin.
How many syllables does Susan have?
Susan has 2 syllables (Su-san) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Susan?
Susan ranks #383 among girl names in our data sample (25 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Susan?
Some ideas: Susan Marina Rebecca; Susan Yosefina Natali; Susan Miryam.
Famous people named Susan?
Notable people named Susan include Susan Sameh, Susan Bachtiar, Susan.
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