Hebrew · Girl name
Shoshana
“lily”
About the name Shoshana
Shoshana is a Hebrew girls’ name. It is derived from Hebrew ‘שׁוֹשַׁנָּה’ meaning ‘lily’, a word used in the Song of Songs. The name is the source of Susanna, Susan and Suzanne, which reached European languages through Greek and Latin. Shoshana is celebrated in Jewish tradition and literature, and the story of Susanna in additions to the Book of Daniel features a woman of that name. Shoshana Damari was a noted Israeli singer.
- Meaning
- lily
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- sho-SHAH-nah(3 syl.)
Middle names for Shoshana
- Shoshana Ruth
- Shoshana Eliana
- Shoshana Marie
- Shoshana Joy
- Shoshana Claire
Questions about Shoshana
- What does Shoshana mean?
- Shoshana is a Hebrew name meaning "lily".
- How do you pronounce Shoshana?
- Shoshana is pronounced sho-SHAH-nah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Shoshana?
- Variants of Shoshana include Shoshannah.
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