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Susan

Girl

Hebrew origin ยท /SOO-zuhn/ ยท classic

Meaning: Lily.

Popularity 44/1002 syllablesโ†“ Falling

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Today, Susan is an uncommon name (popularity 44/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

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The name Susan originates from the Hebrew name Shoshannah, which means 'lily' or 'rose'. It was popularized in the English-speaking world after the Protestant Reformation and became especially common in the 20th century. The name has biblical roots, appearing in the Apocrypha as the name of a woman who was falsely accused.

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