name
Susan
SOO-zuhn
name
1
A common female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "lily."
"Susan started her new job at the hospital on Monday."
adj
1
Relating to the ancient Persian city of Susa.
How to Use Susan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA popular woman's first name meaning "lily."
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Word Forms
Susans plural, Susans plural
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Etymology
From the biblical name Susanna, from Hebrew shoshannah ("lily"), which itself traces back to an ancient Egyptian word for the flower.