Susanne

Susanne is the German and Scandinavian form of Susanna, derived from the Hebrew name Shoshannah, meaning lily or rose. The name is borne by Susanna in the Hebrew Bible, a virtuous woman whose story appears in the Book of Daniel, and it spread widely through Europe via early Christian use. Related forms include Susan, Suzanne, Susanna, Susannah, and Suzanna, all sharing the same Semitic root.