Zuzanna
/Z-UH-Z-AA-N-N-AA/
Lily (Polish form of Susanna) — Zuzanna (Polish, from Hebrew Shoshannah 'lily/rose') is the Polish form of Susanna, named for the lily-flower. Borne in the deuterocanonical Book of Susanna by the woman whose virtuous defence by young Daniel made her a Christian symbol of innocence vindicated.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Zuzanna is a Christian girl name of Polish origin, meaning “Lily (Polish form of Susanna) — Zuzanna (Polish, from Hebrew Shoshannah 'lily/rose') is the Polish form of Susanna, named for the lily-flower. Borne in the deuterocanonical Book of Susanna by the woman whose virtuous defence by young Daniel made her a Christian symbol of innocence vindicated.”.
Zuzanna is a girl's name of Polish origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Lily (Polish form of Susanna) — Zuzanna (Polish, from Hebrew Shoshannah 'lily/rose') is the Polish form of Susanna, named for the lily-flower. Borne in the deuterocanonical Book of Susanna by the woman whose virtuous defence by young Daniel made her a Christian symbol of innocence vindicated." and belongs to the Nature cluster — names drawn from the natural world — earth, water, sky.
Common among Polish, European families, Zuzanna 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 Zuzanna
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. Zuzanna lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Zuzanna's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Zuzanna's saint & feast day →What does Zuzanna'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 Zuzanna resonates in either tradition.
Zuzanna's destiny number is 4 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Zuzanna's full reading →
Does Zuzanna go with your family's names?
Zuzanna breaks into 7 sounds: /Z-UH-Z-AA-N-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 Zuzanna 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 Zuzanna beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Zuzanna — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Zuzanna
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Zuzanna
What does the name Zuzanna mean?
Zuzanna means "Lily (Polish form of Susanna) — Zuzanna (Polish, from Hebrew Shoshannah 'lily/rose') is the Polish form of Susanna, named for the lily-flower. Borne in the deuterocanonical Book of Susanna by the woman whose virtuous defence by young Daniel made her a Christian symbol of innocence vindicated.." It is a girl name of Polish origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Zuzanna a boy or girl name?
Zuzanna is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Zuzanna?
Zuzanna is of Polish origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Polish, European families.
Is Zuzanna a Christian name?
Yes. Zuzanna is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Polish origin.
What does Zuzanna mean in Polish?
Zuzanna originates from Polish, where it means "Lily (Polish form of Susanna) — Zuzanna (Polish, from Hebrew Shoshannah 'lily/rose') is the Polish form of Susanna, named for the lily-flower. Borne in the deuterocanonical Book of Susanna by the woman whose virtuous defence by young Daniel made her a Christian symbol of innocence vindicated.."
What are common nicknames for Zuzanna?
Common short forms of Zuzanna include Zuza, Zuzia.
What is the numerology of Zuzanna?
Zuzanna has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
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