Suzy
Suzy is a English, from Hebrew girl name meaning “Lily”.
| Meaning | Lily |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | English, from Hebrew |
| Pronunciation | SOO-zee |
| Muslim name? | Not a traditional Muslim name |
Meaning and origin of Suzy
Suzy is an English pet form of Susan and Susanna. Those names go back to the Hebrew Shoshanna, from shoshan, lily, a word that may itself have entered Hebrew from Egyptian. Susanna is a figure in the Greek additions to the Book of Daniel, and Susan became one of the most common English names of the mid-twentieth century, with Suzy, Susie and Sue as its short forms. The meaning of Suzy is therefore 'lily', though most English speakers know it only as a friendly nickname.
The same lily word reached Arabic and Persian as sawsan (سوسن), a long-established girls' name in the Arab world, so Suzy and Sawsan are distant relatives in meaning and sound. In Egypt Suzy has been used as an informal nickname, sometimes for women named Sawsan, and in South Korea it is the stage name of the singer and actress Bae Suzy. Elsewhere it is an English and European name used in English-speaking countries, France and Germany. Muslim parents who like the sound often prefer Sawsan or Sausan, which share its meaning and have a long history among Arabic speakers.
Famous people named Suzy
- Suzy (Bae Suzy) — South Korean singer and actress
- Suzi Quatro — American rock singer and bassist (variant Suzi)
Is Suzy a Muslim name?
Suzy is not a traditional Muslim name. It is an English nickname for Susan. Muslim parents who like it often choose Sawsan, which also means 'lily' in Arabic.
Where is the name Suzy used?
Used mainly in English-speaking countries; also used as a nickname in Egypt.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Suzy mean?
Suzy means 'Lily'. It comes from English, from Hebrew.
Is Suzy a Muslim name?
Suzy is not a traditional Muslim name. It is an English nickname for Susan. Muslim parents who like it often choose Sawsan, which also means 'lily' in Arabic.
How do you pronounce Suzy?
Suzy is pronounced SOO-zee.
What is Suzy short for?
Suzy is a short form of Susan or Susanna, names that come from the Hebrew word for lily.
What is the Arabic equivalent of Suzy?
Sawsan (سوسن) is the Arabic name meaning lily, the same meaning as Suzy.
Is Suzy mentioned in the Quran?
No. Suzy is an English name and does not appear in the Quran.