The girl's name Susan \s(u)-san\ is pronounced SOO-zun. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "lily". Short form of Susannah. In the apocryphal Book of Tobit, Susannah was a woman of courage who defended herself against wrongful accusation. First used in the 18th century. Susan is the English form, Suzanne is French, and Susana is Spanish. See also Suellen, Xuxa, and ZsaZsa. Suffragette Susan B. Anthony; authors Susan Cheever, Susan Isaacs; actresses Susan Hampshire, Susan Dey, Susan Sarandon; basketball player Sue Bird.

ORIGIN
Hebrew

MEANING
Lily

The short form of the Hebrew name Susanna historically known for Susan B. Anthony, the 19th century women's rights leader who was honored with her image on a dollar coin minted in 1979, 1980, 1981, and 1999. The name is currently inspired by Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon, whose successful film career started in 1970. It peaked during the 1950s at No. 2 for four consecutive years and is sometimes used as a blended name such as Susanetta or Susannah.

VARIATIONS
Sutcliff

ALTERNATIVES
Susanne Suzan Susann

NICKNAMES
Sue Susie

FAMOUS Susans
Susan Dey (actress) Susan Cheever (writer) Sue Bird (WNBA basketball player)

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