Susanne Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Susanne Name at a Glance

Name	Susanne
Meaning	Lily. Variant of Hebrew Susannah. In the apocryphal Book of Tobit Susannah courageously defended herself against wrongful accusation. White lilies grew in the Biblical city of Susa in Persia.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Susanne Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Susanne means “Lily. Variant of Hebrew Susannah. In the apocryphal Book of Tobit Susannah courageously defended herself against wrongful accusation. White lilies grew in the Biblical city of Susa in Persia”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Susanne Name Origin

Our database records Susanne under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Susanne a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Susanne is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Susanne

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