Susana
/suˈsana/
Susana is the Spanish equivalent of the English female given name Suzanne.
Susana is used as a female given name.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /suˈsana/.
Did you know?
- While 'Suzanne' is a common French-origin name in English, the Spanish version Susana is deeply linked to the Hebrew name 'Shoshana', meaning 'lily'.
- In some traditional Spanish contexts, Susana is associated with the biblical figure of the same name, known for her virtue and strength.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the name Susana is often shortened to the diminutive Susy or Susi in affectionate, everyday conversation.
Examples in context
- Señora Rodríguez, me gustaría presentarle a Susana, una nueva compañera.Mrs. Rodriguez, I would like to introduce you to Susana, a new colleague.
- Estimado señor García, le escribo para comunicarle la participación de Susanna en el evento.Dear Mr. Garcia, I am writing to inform you of Susanna's participation in the event.
- Mi hermana se llama Susana.My sister's name is Susana.
- ¿Conoces a Susana?Do you know Susana?
- Susana es una excelente doctora.Susana is an excellent doctor.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing a mutual friend at a cafe.
- JavierHola Sofía, ¿has visto a Susana hoy?Hi Sofía, have you seen Susana today?
- SofíaNo, no he visto a Susana por aquí.No, I haven't seen Susana around here.
- JavierEs que quería invitarla a cenar.It's just that I wanted to invite her to dinner.
- SofíaSeguro que Susana te responderá pronto.I'm sure Susana will answer you soon.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Susana, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
