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.
Variations Susana, Susanna (or Suzanna), Susannah, Suzana, Suzannah Susann, Sussan, Suzan, Suzann, Souzan Susanne, Suzanne Suzette Susie, Suzy
Nicknames Common nicknames for Susan include: Sue, Susie, Susi (German), Suzi, Suzy, Suzie, Suze, Sanna, Suzie, Sookie, Sukie, Sukey, Subo, Suus (Dutch), Shanti
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External links Etymology of Hebrew "shoshana" – basis of the name "Susan"