Suzanna

Suzanna is a feminine given name, a variant of Susanna or Susannah. It derives from the Hebrew Shoshannah, meaning "lily." The form Susanna appears in biblical and apocryphal texts, and Suzanna has developed as a distinct spelling in various languages. Related names include Susanna, Susanne, Suzanne, Suzan, and Suzie. The pronunciation in English is typically suh-ZAN-uh, though regional variations exist.

Suzanna is used in many European and non-European languages, especially where the spelling preserves the 'zz' or 'z' sounds. In French-speaking regions, the form Suzanne is common; in Dutch and German-speaking areas, Suzanna or Susanna can occur. In Indonesian and Turkish contexts, the spelling Suzanna is also encountered.

In cultural usage, Suzanna has appeared as a given name in literature, film, and music, reflecting broader naming practices that borrow from longer forms such as Susanna. The name carries no particular meaning beyond its etymological roots, but its association with lilies has contributed to its positive connotations in some contexts.

Notable people and fictional characters named Suzanna exist across a range of fields, though the spelling can vary by country and language.

See also: Susanna, Susanne, Suzanne, Susannah.