Susannah (given name)

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Susannah
GenderFemale
Origin
MeaningLily
Other names
Related names Susanna, Susan, Suzanne, Susana

Susannah is a feminine given name. It is an English version of the Hebrew name Shoshana, meaning lily. [1] Other variants of the name include Susanna, Susana, Susan, Suzanne, and Susie.

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References

  1. "Susannah." Behind the Name. Accessed on July 11, 2011.