Susanne
Meaning of Susanne
Susanne is a feminine name with origins in both English and German. In English, it is pronounced as soo-ZAN (/su.ˈzæn/), while in German, it is pronounced as zu-ZAH-nuh (/zu.ˈza.nə/). Variations of the name include Suzanne and Susan.
Historical data shows that the popularity of the name Susanne has fluctuated over time in the United States. In recent years, it has been moderately popular, ranking around 8th to 17th in occurrence. However, its popularity has varied significantly throughout the 20th century and earlier. In the early 1900s, it was less common but experienced a surge in popularity around the 1920s and 1930s before gradually declining again.
The name Susanne carries no particular associations or meanings beyond being a traditional and timeless choice for a baby girl. It is a versatile name that can fit well with various themes or personal preferences. Whether you prefer its English or German pronunciation, Susanne offers a graceful and elegant option for your little one's name.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as soo-ZAN (/su.ˈzæn/)
German
- Pronunced as zu-ZAH-nuh (/zu.ˈza.nə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Susanne
| Susanne Bier is a Danish filmmaker known for her acclaimed feature films and TV miniseries, and she is the first female director to win a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a European Film Award. |
| Susanne Aartun Sundfør is a Norwegian singer-songwriter and record producer known for her self-titled debut studio album and the live album Take One. |
| Susanne Katherina Langer was a pioneering American philosopher, writer, and educator known for her influential theories on the impact of art on the mind, and she was the first woman to be professionally recognized as an American philosopher. |
| Susanne Kriemann is a German artist, photographer, and professor at Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design. |
| Susanne Sabine Renner is a German botanist known for her work in biology and her roles at various prestigious institutions in Germany and the United States. |
| Susanne Klatten - Susanne Hanna Ursula Klatten is a German billionaire heiress and the richest woman in Germany with a net worth of US$23.4 billion as of January 2022. |
| Susanne Baer is a prominent German legal scholar and judge on the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany, known for her expertise in public law and gender studies. |
| Susanne Julia Gervay is an Australian author known for her I Am Jack series and powerful young adult literature. |
| Susanne Benton is a retired Canadian actress known for her roles in Catch-22 and A Boy and His Dog, and has also appeared under the name Susanne Hildur. |
| Susanne Haworth is a retired Australian producer and actress, known for her role as Susan Wells in the children's adventure series Adventures of the Seaspray and guest appearances on Cop Shop, Prisoner Cell Block H, and A Country Practice. |
| Susanne Kuehling is a scholar of anthropology and ethnology who is currently working at the University of Regina. |
| Susanne Schröter is a contemporary social anthropologist known for her focus on Islam, gender, and conflict studies. |
| Susanne Young is an American lawyer and public official who served as the Vermont Attorney General from July 5, 2022 to January 5, 2023, and was the first woman to hold the position. |
| Susanne Mentzer is a renowned American operatic mezzo-soprano known for her performances in trouser roles in works by Mozart, Strauss, Rossini, Berlioz, and Mahler. |
| Susanne von Caemmerer FRS is a renowned plant physiologist and professor at the Australian National University, known for her significant contributions to the development of biochemical models of photosynthesis. |
