Susannah

Hebrew

"lily"

Susannah Origin and Meaning

The name Susannah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "lily".

Susannah is by far the most stylish form of the classic name now that Susan and Suzanne have retired. Susannah has biblical and musical pedigrees, is impervious to trends, and has an irresistible, flowing rhythm. It can be spelled just as properly with or without the final 'h.'

Susannah is one of the loveliest names that, surprisingly, is not in the Top 1000—and hasn't been since 1978—though we expect that to change as soon as the memory of too many older Susans and Susies fades.

Susannah and Susanna seem to have traded place over time as the dominant version. How do they differ? The h-less version feels a bit more streamlined and modern, and might refer more directly to an ancestor named Ann or Anna, while Susannah seems more old-school Biblical and self-contained.

In the Apocrypha, Susannah is the beautiful and devout wife of Joachim, falsely accused of unfaithfulness by the elders.

William Shakespeare named one of his daughters Susanna, while more recently, YouTuber Ms. Rachel chose the -H ending form for her daughter in 2025.

A European short form that's become popular is Sanna/Sanne. The Hebrew Shoshana has played a prominent role on the TV show Girls. Zuzu is an adorable nickname from the classic Christmas fiilm, It's a Wonderful Life.

Susannah Rank in US Top 1000

# 945 in the US

Susannah Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 550 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Susannah

• 550 Nameberry 2025

20 Names Similar to Susannah

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• Georgiana
• Ruth
• Nancy
• Louise
• Bernadette
• Henrietta
• Marjorie
• Philippa
• Marianne
• Lucille
• Lois
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Famous People Named Susannah

• Susannah Spurgeon wife of C. H. Spurgeon
• Susannah Edwards 7th daughter of Jonathan Edwards theologian
• Susannah Grant American screenwriter/director
• Susannah Yolande York English actress
• Susannah Melvoin American singer
• Susannah McCorkle American jazz singer
• Susannah Ansley Conroy daughter of American novelist Pat Conroy
• Susannah F Constantine English fashion stylist and TV personality ("What Not to Wear")
• Susannah Harker English actress
• Susannah Maria Cibber English opera singer and actress
• Susannah Sheldon accuser in the 1692 Salem witch trials

The name Susannah in Pop Culture

• Susannah Fincannon Ludlow, character in movie "Legends of the Fall"
• Susannah character in the Underland Chronicles series by Suzanne Collins
• Susannah Joy little girl mentioned in "One Child" by Torey Hayden
• Susannah Dean character in the Dark Tower series by Stephen King
• "Susannah's Still Alive " song by The Kinks
• "Susannah " opera by Carlisle Floyd
• Susannah "Suze" Simon main character in the Mediator Series by Meg Cabot