Súsana

Súsana is a female given name that can be considered a variant spelling of Susana. It is used in some Spanish-speaking communities and among people of Hispanic heritage. The accent on ú indicates a stress on the first syllable, a practice found in some transliterations or artistic usages, though standard Spanish spelling for the name is Susana, with the emphasis on the second syllable.

Etymology and origins: The name ultimately derives from Hebrew Shoshannah, meaning "lily." It entered Latin as Susanna and spread into Spanish and other languages as Susana. Over time, multiple cultural adaptations produced a range of forms, including Susana, Susanna, Suzana, and Susannah.

Usage and pronunciation: In most Spanish-speaking contexts, Susana is the common form. Súsana is much less common and is typically encountered as a stylistic variant, an affectation in branding or literature, or as a transcription in contexts where a diacritic is used to signal pronunciation. The standard pronunciation in Spanish is su-SA-na, while Súsana would be pronounced with the stress on the first syllable in contexts that mark it explicitly.

Cultural notes: The name appears in Christian and secular naming traditions across Spanish-speaking regions. In contemporary references, most individuals bearing the name are identified with the more common spellings Susana or Susanna rather than Súsana.

See also: Susana, Susannah, Susanne, Suzana.