Zuzana

English diminutive of Susannah, Hebrew

"lily"

Zuzana Origin and Meaning

The name Zuzana is a girl's name of Czech origin.

Zuzana is a feminine name popular in Czech, Slovak, and Polish cultures, representing a Slavic variation of Susanna. The name derives from the Hebrew Shoshana, meaning 'lily' or 'rose.' Zuzana has been consistently popular in Central European countries, particularly the Czech Republic and Slovakia, where it ranks among the most beloved traditional names. The name has a musical quality with its three syllables and balanced sound pattern. Zuzana offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Susan or Susanna in English-speaking countries while remaining relatively easy to pronounce. The name carries associations with natural beauty and feminine grace, rooted in its floral etymology. Common nicknames include Zuza, Zuzka, or the affectionate diminutive Zuzanka.

Famous People Named Zuzana

• Zuzana Licko Czech,American typeface designer and co,founder of Emigre
• Zuzana Ondrášková Czech tennis player
• Zuzana Brzobohatá Czech politician
• Zuzana Kučová Slovakian tennis player
• Zuzana Hejnová Czech Olympic hurdler
• Zuzana Navarová Czech singer
• Zuzana Roithová Czech politician
• Zuzana Zvolenská Slovak Minister of Health

The name Zuzana in Pop Culture

• Zuzana character in "Daughter of Smoke and Bone" series by Laini Taylor