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Shoshana

Shoshana

Shoshana is a lovely traditional baby name for girls. Ancient in origin, the name has undergone a 21st-century revival in the Middle East and the Americas. Shoshana is the name of a character in The Magicians series, and Shoshana was also a character in the Wolfenstein series. Keep reading to learn more about this name.

Meaning of the name Shoshana:

Hebrew: Lily

Origin of the name Shoshana:

Shoshana is the Modern Hebrew form of Susanna. This name derives from the Old Hebrew word שׁוֹשַׁנָּה and means “lily” or “rose.” It ultimately derives from the Ancient Egyptian root sšn (meaning “lotus”).

Symbolism of the name Shoshana:

Shoshana originates from the Old Hebrew word for “lily.” In Israelite culture, the symbol of the lily is the desert valley (Song of Songs 2:1).

Style of the name Shoshana:

Traditional

Gender of the name Shoshana:

Shoshana is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Shoshana:

shoh-SHAW-nah

Number of syllables in the name Shoshana:

Three

Emotion evoked from the name Shoshana:

The name Shoshana evokes feelings of liveliness and love.

Alternative spellings for the name Shoshana:

  • Shoshanna
  • Shoshanah
  • Shoshannah

Nicknames for the name Shoshana:

  • Shona
  • Shana
  • Susy
  • Suzie 
  • Suzy

Popularity of the name Shoshana:

According to the Social Security Administration index, Shoshana was the 1,602nd most popular baby name for girls in 2020.

Related names for the name Shoshana:

Great middle names for Shoshana and their meanings:

  • Abigail (my father is joy)
  • Bedelia (strength, power, exalted one)
  • Bethany (house of figs)
  • Chava (life, breath)
  • Claribel (bright and beautiful)
  • Dahlia (valley flower)
  • Golde (golden)
  • Mara (bitter one)
  • Mindy (dark one, honeybee)
  • Pacífica (peacemaker)
  • Tzeitel (princess)
  • Tova (good, pleasing, beautiful)
  • Yael (ibex)

Famous people with the name Shoshana:

Shoshana in popular culture:

  • Shoshana (character in The Magicians series)
  • Shoshana (character in the Wolfenstein series)
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