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Shoshanna (שׁוֹשַׁנָּה) is a female first name of Hebrew origin, considered a variant of the biblical name Susanna and meaning 'the lily.' The spellings Shoshana, Shoshanah, or Shoshannah are also common and represent independent Hebrew first names.
What does the name Shoshanna mean?
The name Shoshanna (שׁוֹשַׁנָּה) is a Hebrew first name that originates from the biblical name Susanna and means 'the lily.' The Hebrew form שׁוֹשַׁנָּה can also appear in other variants such as Shoshana, Shoshanah, or Shoshannah, which are also independent first names. Internationally common variants of Shoshanna or Susanna include Susan, Susana, Susann, Susanne, Susen, Suzan, Suzana, Suzanne, Zsuzsanna, Zuzana, and Zuzanna.
Where does the name Shoshanna come from?
The girl's name Shoshanna derives from the Hebrew word ôan/ûan, which is derived from the ancient Egyptian sn meaning 'lotus.' However, in the Septuagint, it was translated as 'lily.' The Hebrew form evolved into the ancient Greek variant Sousánnā, from which the modern Latin forms such as Susanna or Susan have emerged. Ancient Egyptian: sn = lotus; Ancient Hebrew: ôan (שׁוֹשָׁן) / ûan (שׁוּשַׁן) = lily. The languages of the name are biblical Hebrew and Jewish.
How do you pronounce Shoshanna?
Sho-shan-na
When is the name day of Shoshanna?
The most significant name days for Shoshanna are August 11 (Susanna of Rome) and December 19 (Susanna of Babylon).
Popularity
Shoshanna is considered a rare first name in Germany. It has not yet found a place in the German first name charts. In Switzerland, the name reached its highest position in 2021 at 1,802nd place in the first name charts. In the last ten years, Shoshanna has been given less than 10 times there, which places it at 3,069th in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, the name ranks 3,449th in Switzerland.
Nicknames & pet names
Nanna / Shanna / Shanni
Famous people
- Shoshana Evers (actress)
- Shoshana Persitz (former member of the Israeli Knesset)
- Shoshana Zuboff (American economist)
- Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss (American writer)
- Shoshannah Stern (actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Shoshanna
What does the name Shoshanna mean?
The name Shoshanna means 'the lily' and has its origins in the biblical name Susanna.
Where does the name Shoshanna come from?
Shoshanna has Hebrew roots and derives from the word for 'lily,' which is also connected to the ancient Egyptian term for 'lotus.'
How popular is the name Shoshanna?
The name Shoshanna enjoys great popularity in various cultures and appears in many international variants.