Susaa Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: soo-SAH /suːˈsɑː/
Origin: Indian; African
Meaning: Indian: 'sacred'; African: 'blessing'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Susaa has its roots in the Hebrew name Shoshana, which translates to 'lily' or 'rose.' This name appears in various forms throughout history, notably in the Hebrew Bible, where it symbolizes beauty and purity. The transition from Hebrew to Greek occurred with the Septuagint, an ancient translation of the Hebrew scriptures, where Shoshana was rendered as 'lily' in Greek.
The name further evolved through Latin as 'Lilium,' which also means 'lily,' before making its way into Old French as 'Susanne' or 'Suzanne.' This form was adopted into Middle English, leading to the modern variations we recognize today, including Susaa. Historically, the name Susanna is associated with a biblical figure in the Book of Daniel, dating back to the 2nd century BCE.
In this narrative, Susanna is portrayed as a virtuous woman who is wrongfully accused, and her story has been a subject of artistic and literary interpretation throughout the centuries. The name gained prominence in Christian contexts, particularly during the Renaissance, when biblical names were revived in Europe.
The translation of the Bible into vernacular languages, including the King James Bible in 1611, helped to solidify the name's presence in Western culture. Culturally, the name Susaa and its variants have been linked to themes of innocence and virtue, often celebrated in literature and art.
The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its rich historical and symbolic associations, as well as its melodic quality, which has made it appealing across different cultures. The diminutive form 'Susie' has also emerged historically, reflecting affection and familiarity, though the primary focus remains on the name's deeper roots and significance.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Susaa was first seen in the United States in 1957.
Susaa has ranked as high as #1104 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Susaa has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Susaa is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Susaa was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Susaa
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Susaa.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 |