At its heart, the name Susan is a botanical name. It means “lily” in Persian and Hebrew. However, its roots go even deeper into antiquity, meaning “lotus flower” in Egyptian (1).
Susan is a feminine given name, the usual English version of Susanna or Susannah. All are versions of the Hebrew name Shoshana, which is derived from the Hebrew shoshan, meaning lotus flower in Egyptian, original derivation, and several other languages. [1][2]
Susan is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "lily". Susan is the 963 ranked female name by popularity.
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Susan, its historical significance, and popular variations across cultures.
English variant of Susanna. This has been most common spelling since the 18th century. It was especially popular both in the United States and the United Kingdom from the 1940s to the 1960s. A notable bearer was the American feminist Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906).
Some common nicknames for Susan include Susi, Suzie, Sue, Sukie, Sana, Suus, Poosan, and Subo. The name is used in several other languages as well. Susan is used as Sousan and Susan in Persian, Sushan in Chinese, Susanna in Italian, Sūzan in Japanese, and Zuzanna in Latvian.
Learn how to plant, grow, and care for black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta). Discover their bloom time, care tips, when to cut them back, and how to save seeds for replanting.
As Susan departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death.