Susan
lily (Hebrew)
Susan is a english / biblical girl name in the Philippines. PSA rank #66 (76,996 records), 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
lily (Hebrew)
Susan derives from the Hebrew name Shoshannah (meaning lily or rose), which passed into Greek as Sousanna and Latin as Susanna before developing into the standard English form Susan. In the Philippines, the name became very popular during the American period and mid-20th century, sustained by prominent public figures.
Susan is an English feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Shoshannah, meaning 'lily'. It spread in the Philippines primarily during the American colonial period and the mid-20th century.
Name character
In the Philippines
A classic mid-20th-century name in the Philippines, heavily associated with the generation of grandmothers and mothers. Common nicknames include Su, Susing, and San.
Related forms
- Susana Spanish
- Suzanne French
- Shoshana Hebrew
- Susanna Italian
Susan with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Susan
How do I use Susan with two Filipino surnames?
Susan is the given name. The full name is Susan + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Susan a common girl name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #66 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.