Zuzanna
/zuˈzan.na/
Zuzanna is the Polish female given name.
Zuzanna is a female given name used in Poland.
Which one should you use?
While Zuzanna is the standard name, the form Zuzia is a common diminutive or nickname. Zuzia is used specifically by family and friends.
How do you pronounce it?
The name has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /zuˈzan.na/.
Did you know?
- Polish names often have 'name days' called imieniny, and those named Zuzanna traditionally celebrate their day on July 24 or November 14.
- Depending on the region or family, Zuzanna can have even further diminished forms, such as Zuzia becoming Zuziunia to express extreme affection.
- The name Zuzanna is derived from the Hebrew word for 'lily', a flower that symbolizes purity in many cultures.
Examples in context
- Zuzanna jest najmilejszą dziewczyną w naszej klasie.Zuzanna is the nicest girl in our class.
- Czy widziałaś już Zuzannę na przyjęciu?Have you seen Zuzanna at the party yet?
- Zuzanna zawsze mi pomaga, jest prawdziwą przyjaciółką.Zuzanna always helps me, she is a true friend.
- Czy to jest Zuzanna?Is that Zuzanna?
- Moja siostra ma na imię Zuzanna.My sister's name is Zuzanna.
- Zuzanna bardzo lubi czytać książki.Zuzanna likes reading books very much.
Example conversation
Tomasz and Małgorzata are at a small cafe.
- TomaszCzy znasz dziewczynę, która siedzi tam? To Zuzanna.Do you know the girl sitting there? That is Zuzanna.
- MałgorzataTak, Zuzanna to moja koleżanka ze studiów.Yes, Zuzanna is my friend from college.
- TomaszCzy chcesz, żebyśmy do niej podeszli?Do you want us to go over to her?
- MałgorzataTak, chętnie się z nią przywitam.Yes, I would love to say hello to her.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Zuzanna, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Zuzanna, CC BY-SA 4.0.
