Lily or God is gracious
Zanna is primarily used as a short form of Rosanna or Susanna, though it has evolved into a standalone name. In its Hebrew roots via Susanna, it means 'lily,' while its connection to Jane or Johanna links it to the meaning 'God is gracious.'
Less common today
Zanna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,138 in 1994.
The titular character in the musical Zanna, Don't! · Zanna, Don't!
British children's book author
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
