Susana
Meaning of Susana
Susana is a female name with origins in Spanish. It is pronounced as soo-SAH-nah in Spanish and soo-SAH-nuh in American English. The name has variations such as Suzanne and Suzanna. Susana has been a moderately popular name for baby girls in the United States, consistently ranking within the top 200 names over the past few decades. In recent years, it has been less commonly used, with an average occurrence of around 80-120 newborns per year. Despite its decline in popularity, Susana remains a timeless and elegant choice for parents seeking a name with Spanish roots.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as soo-SAH-nah (/suˈsana/)
American English
- Pronunced as soo-SAH-nuh (/suːˈsɑnə/)
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Notable People Named Susana
| Susana Martinez is a former American governor and attorney, known for being the first female Governor of New Mexico and the first Hispanic female governor in the United States. |
| Susana Díaz Pacheco is a prominent Spanish politician from Andalusia, known for her leadership in the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) and as the former head of the Andalusian PSOE-A. |
| Sara Susana del Valle Trimarco de Veron, also known as Susana Trimarco, is an Argentinian human rights activist who has been internationally recognized for her efforts to combat human trafficking and corruption, following the disappearance of her daughter in 2002. |
| Susana Rodríguez is a Mexican visual artist known for her solo and group exhibitions featuring installation art. |
| Susana Pintos Lepra was a student martyr in Uruguay, known for her involvement in student organizations and her tragic death during a student demonstration in 1968. |
| Susana Viau was an Argentine journalist, writer, and political columnist known for her extensive experience in graphic media. |
| Sônia Maria Vieira Gonçalves, also known as Susana Vieira, is a well-known Brazilian actress. |
| Susana Gladis Vilca Achata is a Peruvian politician who served as a Congresswoman representing Puno from 2006 to 2011 and was affiliated with the Union for Peru party. |
| Susana Santos Silva is a Portuguese jazz and free improvisation musician. |
| Susana Zabaleta Ramos is a renowned Mexican soprano singer and actress. |
| Susana Agüero, an Argentine ballet dancer, performed in musicals and shows, taking on leading roles and working in France for six years. |
| Susana López Navia was the First Lady of Colombia from 1962 to 1964 as the wife of the 21st President, Guillermo León Valencia Muñoz. |
| Susana Fortes is a Spanish writer and columnist known for her literary works. |
| Susana Baron Supervielle de Tresca was an Argentine composer. |
| Susana Aurora Magallón Puebla is a renowned Mexican biologist and scientist specializing in evolutionary biology and bioinformatics, and she currently serves as the director of the UNAM Institute of Biology. |
