Susannah
Meaning of Susannah
The name Susannah is a classic and elegant choice for a baby girl, with roots tracing back to Hebrew origins. Derived from the Hebrew name Shoshana, meaning "lily" or "rose," Susannah has long been associated with beauty and purity. Pronounced as soo-ZAN-uh (/suˈzænə/), this timeless name has several variations including Suzanne and Suzanna. While its popularity in the United States has fluctuated over the years, peaking during the mid-20th century, it remains a beloved choice for parents seeking a name that combines historical significance with graceful charm. Notable associations include the biblical figure Susannah, who is celebrated for her virtue and wisdom, making this name not only beautiful but also rich in cultural heritage.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as soo-ZAN-uh (/suˈzænə/)
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Notable People Named Susannah
| Susannah Yolande Fletcher, also known as Susannah York, was an English actress known for her roles in films such as Tom Jones and They Shoot Horses, Don't They? |
| Susannah Heschel is an American scholar and professor of Jewish studies at Dartmouth College, known for her focus on Jewish and Christian interactions in Germany during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. |
| Susannah Mushatt Jones was the world's oldest living person and the last American born in the 19th century, receiving tributes for her remarkable lifetime of exceptional achievement. |
| Susannah Cahalan is an American writer and author known for her memoir "Brain on Fire" and her advocacy for raising awareness about the rare auto-immune disease, anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis. |
| Susannah Fullerton OAM, FRSN is a Canadian-born Australian author and literary historian, known for her extensive work on various literary figures including Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and Shakespeare. |
| Susannah Wright, an English woman, gained notoriety as the "She-Champion of Impiety" after serving two years in prison for selling works from a radical publisher's shop. |
| Susannah Harker is an English actress known for her roles in House of Cards and Pride and Prejudice. |
| Susannah Rogers Fox is an American healthcare and information technology researcher who served as the Chief Technology Officer of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and has a background in studying the impact of Internet technology on healthcare. |
| Susannah Doyle is an English actress known for her roles as Joy Merryweather in Drop The Dead Donkey and as Avril Burke in Ballykissangel. |
| Susannah Jane Rankin was a Welsh Congregational minister, religious educator, linguist, and translator who served as a missionary in Papua New Guinea and translated works into the Motu language. |
| Susannah Harris is a former field hockey player from Australia. |
| Susannah Spurgeon, a British author, was the wife of renowned preacher Charles Spurgeon. |
| Susannah Sheffer is an author, editor, and activist known for her work in education, prisons, and the death penalty, and is a prominent figure in the unschooling, deschooling, and homeschooling movement. |
| Susannah Walker Wise is an English television and stage actress. |
| Susannah Lazar is an American medical physicist, amateur astronomer, and discoverer of minor planets. |
