Susana
/S-UH-S-AA-N-AA/
Lily, rose, a delicate flower, the Spanish form of Susan, from Hebrew Shoshannah. It recalls the virtuous Susanna of the deuterocanonical Book of Susanna, falsely accused by the elders and cleared by the young Daniel, giving this floral biblical name both beauty and a note of vindicated innocence in Hispanic Catholic tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Susana is a Christian girl name of Spanish origin, meaning “Lily, rose, a delicate flower, the Spanish form of Susan, from Hebrew Shoshannah. It recalls the virtuous Susanna of the deuterocanonical Book of Susanna, falsely accused by the elders and cleared by the young Daniel, giving this floral biblical name both beauty and a note of vindicated innocence in Hispanic Catholic tradition.”.
Susana is a girl's name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Lily, rose, a delicate flower, the Spanish form of Susan, from Hebrew Shoshannah. It recalls the virtuous Susanna of the deuterocanonical Book of Susanna, falsely accused by the elders and cleared by the young Daniel, giving this floral biblical name both beauty and a note of vindicated innocence in Hispanic Catholic tradition." and belongs to the Beauty cluster — names that carry grace, elegance, and aesthetic wonder.
Common among Mexican, LatinAmerican, Hispanic, Latino, Cuban, Argentine, Colombian, Chilean, Peruvian, Venezuelan, PuertoRican, Dominican, Spanish families, Susana carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Susana
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Susana lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Susana's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Susana's saint & feast day →What does Susana's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Susana resonates in either tradition.
Susana's destiny number is 3 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Susana's full reading →
Does Susana go with your family's names?
Susana breaks into 6 sounds: /S-UH-S-AA-N-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Susana sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Susana beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Susana — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Susana
If Susana resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in Mexican families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Beauty cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Susana
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Common questions about Susana
What does the name Susana mean?
Susana means "Lily, rose, a delicate flower, the Spanish form of Susan, from Hebrew Shoshannah. It recalls the virtuous Susanna of the deuterocanonical Book of Susanna, falsely accused by the elders and cleared by the young Daniel, giving this floral biblical name both beauty and a note of vindicated innocence in Hispanic Catholic tradition.." It is a girl name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Susana a boy or girl name?
Susana is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Susana?
Susana is of Spanish origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Mexican, LatinAmerican, Hispanic families.
Is Susana a Christian name?
Yes. Susana is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Spanish origin.
What does Susana mean in Spanish?
Susana originates from Spanish, where it means "Lily, rose, a delicate flower, the Spanish form of Susan, from Hebrew Shoshannah. It recalls the virtuous Susanna of the deuterocanonical Book of Susanna, falsely accused by the elders and cleared by the young Daniel, giving this floral biblical name both beauty and a note of vindicated innocence in Hispanic Catholic tradition.."
What are common nicknames for Susana?
Common short forms of Susana include Susi, Susy.
What is the numerology of Susana?
Susana has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
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