Indian name meaning
Susan
♀ GirlSu·san · 2 syllables
A lily
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
- Also spelled
- Susanna
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| S | u | s | a | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
3 + 6 + 3 + 1 + 5 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Susan carries the name number 9.
About the name Susan
Susan is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “A lily.”
Spoken aloud it is Su·san — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Susanna; both spellings are the same name. Susan is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Susan mean?
Susan means “A lily.” It is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Is Susan a boy or a girl name?
Susan is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Susan?
Susan is of Hebrew origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce Susan?
Susan has 2 syllables and is said as Su·san.
What are the other spellings of Susan?
Susan is also commonly spelled Susanna. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Susan?
In the Chaldean system, Susan has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Susan a common name in India?
Susan appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Susan?
For a brother to Susan, families often stay within the same Hebrew naming tradition — Samuel, Simon, Jacob or Joseph all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Susan?
Ahsan, Hasan, Ehsan or Vivaan share Susan's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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