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Susanna

[ˈsusana]

Susanna is an international form of a biblical name whose Slovak counterpart is Zuzana. It has a classic, noble feel, yet is quite unusual in the Slovak environment. Thanks to its widespread use in many European languages, it is easily understood beyond borders.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Susanna
Slovak:
Czech:
Hungarian:
Polish:
Ukrainian:
German:
Susanna
Spanish:
French:
Italian:
Susanna
Portuguese:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A biblical name meaning lily, a traditional symbol of beauty, purity, and grace.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno pochádza z hebrejského Šóšanná (šóšanná), ktoré označuje ľaliu; do európskych jazykov sa rozšírilo prostredníctvom gréckeho Sousánna a latinského Susanna.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Susanna is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

SUSANNA

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

24 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
11 August
Austrian CalendarŠvédsko
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈsusana]

V slovenskom kontexte sa vyslovuje spravidla „susanna“ so zreteľným zdvojeným n.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Susanna
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Susanny
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Susanne
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Susannu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Susanna!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Susanne
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Susannou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
SusankaSusiSuskaSusaSankaSani
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Susanna
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Susanna! Susi! Susanka! Sanka!

Notable figures named Susanna

7

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Susanna Clarková
born 1959Notable Figure

British author (1959-)

Susanna Hoffs
born 1959Notable Figure

American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress

Susanna Thompson
born 1958Notable Figure

American actress

Susanna Agnelli
1922 – 2009Historical Figure

Italian politician, businesswoman and writer (1922–2009)

Susanna of Bavaria
1502 – 1543Historical Figure

Princess of the House of Wittelsbach (1502-1543)

Susanna Martinková
CZ
born 1946Notable Figure

Czech actress

Susanna Zorzi
born 1992Notable Figure

cyclist

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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Susanna Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

75 / 100Very good
Initials / monogram:with dots:S.S.without dots:SS

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Zasiahnuté regióny / jazyky:DE
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  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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