Shoshanna

Meaning of Shoshanna

Shoshanna, a Hebrew feminine name rooted in the word for “lily” (שׁוֹשַׁנָּה), unfolds like a delicate blossom in both sound and symbolism: sho-SHAH-nuh evokes an image of purity tempered by quiet strength. Its floral pedigree reaches back to ancient scripture and Midrashic tales, yet in contemporary America it remains pleasantly uncommon—hovering near rank 941 in 2024 with fewer than ten newborns annually, after modest peaks in the early 2000s around rank 878. This subtle statistical ebb and flow suggests parents who seek a name at once timeless and distinctive—rare enough to invite curiosity but common enough to avoid awkward introductions at school assemblies. In literature and popular culture—from Song of Songs to modern film—Shoshanna carries a gentle resonance, an analytical reminder that even the most unassuming names can take root and flourish in unexpected soil.

Pronunciation

Hebrew

• Pronunced as sho-SHAH-nuh (/ʃɔˈʃa.na/)

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