Etymology

Susan

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Today it means: Of or pertaining to the ancient city of Susa. Full definition →

Egyptian z:S:n-M9
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Susan · proper noun1

  1. Egyptian · derived fromz:S:n-M9
  2. English todaySusan

English form of the biblical Susanna, from Biblical Hebrew שׁוֹשַׁנָּה (šōšannā, “lily”), ultimately from Egyptian z:S:n-M9 (zšn).

Susan · adjective, noun2

From Susa + -an.

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