Xuxa
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Xuxa
Xuxa is a diminutive form derived from the name Susana, which comes from the Hebrew name Shoshannah, meaning "lily" or "graceful lily." The nickname developed through Portuguese phonetic reduction and affectionate shortening conventions.
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Etymology
Xuxa is a diminutive form derived from the name Susana, which comes from the Hebrew name Shoshannah, meaning "lily" or "graceful lily." The nickname developed through Portuguese phonetic reduction and affectionate shortening conventions.
The name is primarily used in Portuguese-speaking cultures, particularly in Brazil, and gained international prominence through Xuxa Meneghel, the Brazilian television presenter and entertainer who became a cultural icon in Latin America and beyond during the 1980s-1990s.
Xuxa currently ranks #15,706 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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