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susan

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈsuzən// su·san Archaic

n. a common female name. It is a traditional name for women in English-speaking countries.

n. a female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'lily'. While historically popular in the mid-20th century, its usage has declined in recent decades.


SIMPLE

My aunt Susan lives in London.

CONTEXTUAL

Susan decided to change her career path after working in the same office for twenty years.

COMPLEX

The name Susan reached its peak popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 60s, often appearing alongside other classic names in historical census data.

Etymology 1

English form of the biblical Susanna, from Biblical Hebrew שׁוֹשַׁנָּה (šōšannā, “lily”), ultimately from Egyptian z:S:n-M9 (zšn).

Etymology 2

From Susa + -an.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is always capitalized.

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