Zuza
Fact sheet
- Name
- Zuza
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Zuza, a female name, stands for 'the lily'. It is a short and affectionate form of Zuzana and Zuzanna, used in the Czech and Slovak languages.
What does the name Zuza mean?
Zuza, a girl's name, means 'the lily'. As a short and affectionate form of Zuzana and Zuzanna, it is the West Slavic variant of the biblical name Susanna. Other West Slavic short and affectionate forms of Susanna include Zuzia and Zuzka.
Where does the name Zuza come from?
The origin of the name Zuza lies in the West Slavic variant of Susanna, which traces back to the ancient Greek name Sousánnā. This, in turn, derives from the Hebrew name Shoshannah. The latter has its roots in the Hebrew word ôan/ûan, which comes from the ancient Egyptian sn meaning 'lotus' and was translated as 'lily' in the Septuagint.
How do you pronounce Zuza?
The name Zuza is two syllables and clearly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Zu-za' [ˈzuːza]. The first syllable begins with a long, darker 'Zu', which conveys a certain depth. The voiced 'z' in the second syllable provides a lively sound variation. The open 'a' at the end rounds off the name gently. Zuza thus appears both concise and friendly – compact in structure and sonically distinctive.
When is the name day of Zuza?
The central name days for Zuza are August 11 (Susanna of Rome) and December 19 (Susanna of Babylon).
Popularity
In Germany, Zuza is a widely used first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, Zuza has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,871st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,917th. The global popularity and frequency of Zuza is reflected in its rankings in various countries over the past years.
Nicknames & pet names
Zuzi / Zuzu
Frequently asked questions about the name Zuza
What does the name Zuza mean?
The name Zuza means 'the lily' and is a short form of Zuzana and Zuzanna, the West Slavic variant of the biblical name Susanna.
Where does the name Zuza come from?
Zuza comes from the West Slavic variant of the name Susanna, which traces back to the ancient Greek name Sousánnā. This derives from the Hebrew Shoshannah, which means 'lily'.
How popular is the name Zuza?
Zuza is used in various Slavic countries such as Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, but has varying degrees of popularity depending on the region.