Susanne

Susanne is the German and Scandinavian form of Susanna, derived from the Hebrew name Shoshannah, meaning lily or rose. The name appears in the Hebrew Bible as the heroine of the Book of Susanna, a Jewish noblewoman falsely accused and ultimately vindicated, which secured the name's lasting use throughout the Christian world. It spread widely across Europe through Latin and Greek ecclesiastical traditions, producing cognates such as Susan, Suzanne, Susanna, and Susannah.