A female given name with biblical origins, appearing in the Bible and throughout literature and history.
From Hebrew 'Shoshannah,' meaning 'lily' or 'graceful lily.' The name entered English through biblical translations and has been popular in Christian cultures for centuries, with numerous famous bearers.
In the biblical story of Susanna, she's the first female victim of sexual harassment in religious text, falsely accused of adultery and nearly executed—making her story a surprisingly ancient text about injustice against women.
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