Susan Smith, convicted of killing her two young sons, Alex and Michael, was denied parole in 2024 and will try again in 2026.
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.
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.
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).
The name Susan is of Hebrew origin and means "lily" or "graceful lily." It is derived from the Hebrew name Shoshannah. The name Susan has been popularized by its usage in various cultures and languages, and it is often associated with qualities such as purity, beauty, and elegance.