Susanna

"Suzanna" redirects here. For the actress, see Suzzanna.

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Susanna is a feminine first name. It is the name of at least two women in the Bible. It is often spelled Susannah, although Susanna is the original spelling. It is derived from Σουσάννα (Sousanna), the Greek form of the Hebrew Shoshannah, which is derived from the Persian shoshan meaning lily. The spelling Susanna is used in Sweden, Italy, Holland and Finland. Even though very uncommon, it is also spelt Susana in Spain.

The name may refer to:

• Suzanna, a portion of the Book of Daniel and its protagonist
• Suzanna, one of women associated with the ministry of Jesus of Nazarath
• Saint Susanna, see Saints Tiburtius and Susanna
• Suzanna 1923, a silent film
• "Susannah's Still Alive", a single by The Kinks

See also

• Susan
• Suzanne
• Sanna

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susanna was also the name given to william shakespeare's first daughter