Lily or rose
Derived from the Hebrew word 'shoshan', it historically refers to a lily, though in modern Hebrew it is often associated with the rose. It is the ancient root of the name Susan and appears in the biblical Song of Solomon.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Shoshanah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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