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Zanna

Quick answerZanna is a diminutive form of Susanna, derived from the Hebrew name Shoshannah, meaning "lily" or "graceful lily." The name has linguistic roots in Hebrew and carries connotations of purity and beauty.

Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#14,908
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2014
Syllables2
OriginHebrew
LanguageHebrew/Italian
CultureJewish, Christian, Italian
ReligionJudaism, Christianity
Letters5
Numerology2 Chaldean 1
Global rank#1,444

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Zanna

Zanna is a diminutive form of Susanna, derived from the Hebrew name Shoshannah, meaning "lily" or "graceful lily." The name has linguistic roots in Hebrew and carries connotations of purity and beauty.

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Etymology

Zanna is a diminutive form of Susanna, derived from the Hebrew name Shoshannah, meaning "lily" or "graceful lily." The name has linguistic roots in Hebrew and carries connotations of purity and beauty.

The name is used across Jewish, Christian, and Italian cultures, with particular prevalence in Italian-speaking regions where it serves as an independent given name rather than solely as a nickname. It gained historical recognition through various notable bearers, including religious figures and contemporary public figures.

Zanna currently ranks #14,908 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.

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