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The baby name Susa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsuːsə/ (SOO-suh); sometimes /ˈsuːzə/ (SOO-zuh).

Susa is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: /ˈsuːsə/ (SOO-suh); sometimes /ˈsuːzə/ (SOO-zuh)

What is the meaning of the name Susa ?

The baby name Susa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsuːsə/ (SOO-suh); sometimes /ˈsuːzə/ (SOO-zuh).

Susa is Hebrew in Origin.

Susa is a feminine given name used in Nordic and Central Europe, mainly a short form of Susanna/Susan. Those derive from Hebrew Shoshannah 'lily'/'rose' (ultimately Egyptian 'lotus'), transmitted through Greek Sousanna and Latin Susanna. As an independent given name, Susa appears in Finnish and Swedish records since the 19th century, and in German-speaking countries as Susa or Suse. It occasionally overlaps with the Italian place-name Susa (Piedmont) and with the ancient city Susa (Elam), famed in Achaemenid times. Not to be confused with Sousa, the Portuguese surname.

Variants and related forms include Susan, Susanna/Susannah, Shoshana (Hebrew), Susana (Spanish/Portuguese), Suzana, Zuzana (Czech/Slovak), Zuzanna (Polish), Zsuzsa (Hungarian), Suse and Suza (Germanic/Nordic), as well as nicknames Susi/Susy/Suzy. The meaning remains 'lily' or 'lotus,' symbolizing purity and renewal in biblical literature. Usage today is uncommon but familiar, giving Susa a streamlined, international feel while retaining the floral heritage of the Susanna family.

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Susa – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
EC Girls 0 #255 4 3,650
Finland 0 #278 30 830
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
Finland Girls 0 #304 90 1,368
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
SD Girls 0 #357 2 7,678
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
Austria Girls 0 #395 26 1,885
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
Germany 0 #415 23 2,542
OM Girls 0 #418 7 15,987
Spain 0 #429 24 2,326
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
IQ Girls 0 #453 52 11,303
PT Girls 0 #466 6 7,952
PA Girls 0 #472 10 9,861
GT Girls 0 #495 11 7,500
UY Girls 0 #499 12 6,731
CO 0 #507 4 7,768
Finland Girls 2026 #509 284 3,895
CR Girls 0 #515 18 11,342
RU Girls 0 #519 5 11,913
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
PS Girls 0 #545 3 10,981
KW Girls 0 #554 8 19,177
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
AR Girls 0 #579 21 8,289
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #591 7 20,968
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
SG Girls 0 #630 3 18,916
HK Girls 0 #644 7 16,104
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
BO Girls 0 #649 3 9,488
IN Girls 0 #651 4 13,121
Spain Girls 0 #653 356 5,561
Germany Girls 0 #676 164 4,949
LB 0 #688 3 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #692 6 13,071
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
QA Boys 0 #738 6 18,093
KW Boys 0 #800 7 18,755
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
CL Girls 0 #911 5 14,098
PE Girls 0 #915 29 14,861
SA Girls 0 #917 19 25,931
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
CO Boys 0 #974 8 15,656
CO Girls 0 #985 94 16,140
BR Girls 0 #987 6 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
IN Boys 0 #1,034 6 16,750
MX Girls 0 #1,038 146 17,781
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,129 13 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,137 7 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,174 9 25,439
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
TR 0 #1,202 10 19,440
DZ 0 #1,229 6 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,269 4 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,398 49 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,453 19 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,597 18 28,008

Susa is popular in 56 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
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Austria
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People also ask about Susa

Susa is predominantly a girl's name, used for girls.
Susa is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈsuːsə/ (SOO-suh); sometimes /ˈsuːzə/ (SOO-zuh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Susan, Susanna, Susannah, Susana, Suzanne and Suzanna.
Across languages, Susa has these equivalents: 'Persian (place-name), ': 'Susa (Shush).
Somewhat — Susa ranked #509 in Finland in 2026, placing it just outside the most common names.