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Susan

Pronunciation: /ˈsuː.zən/

The English word “Susan” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the ancient city of Susa.

noun

  1. A person from the ancient city of Susa.

Etymology

English form of the biblical Susanna, from Biblical Hebrew שׁוֹשַׁנָּה (šōšannā, “lily”), ultimately from Egyptian z:S:n-M9 (zšn).

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