Shoshana: meaning of the Hebrew name
שׁוֹשַׁנָּה
Pronounced sho-sha-NAH
Meaning of Shoshana
Shoshana is the shoshan flower, a symbol of beauty and gentleness, as in the Song of Songs: "As a lily among the thorns."
As a lily among thorns, So is my love among the daughters.
כְּשׁוֹשַׁנָּה בֵּין הַחוֹחִים כֵּן רַעְיָתִי בֵּין הַבָּנוֹת׃
Shoshana in Hebrew
Shoshana is written שושנה in Hebrew (with vowel points: שׁוֹשַׁנָּה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- וVav
- שShin
- נNun
- הHe
Gematria value: 661 (Shin 300 + Vav 6 + Shin 300 + Nun 50 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninglily, rose
- Pronunciationsho-sha-NAH
- Hebrewשושנה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Shoshana ranked #94 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (186 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #76, in 2022 and 2023.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 94 | 186 |
| 2023 | 76 | 238 |
| 2022 | 76 | 241 |
| 2021 | 95 | 190 |
| 2020 | 87 | 194 |
| 2019 | 92 | 186 |
| 2018 | 88 | 203 |
| 2017 | 95 | 180 |
| 2016 | 92 | 193 |
| 2015 | 101 | 166 |
| 2014 | 110 | 151 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Shoshana
What does the name Shoshana mean?
Shoshana is the shoshan flower, a symbol of beauty and gentleness, as in the Song of Songs: "As a lily among the thorns."
How do you pronounce Shoshana?
Shoshana is pronounced sho-sha-NAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shoshana in Hebrew?
Shoshana is written שושנה in Hebrew (with vowel points: שׁוֹשַׁנָּה).
Is Shoshana a biblical name?
Yes. Shoshana appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Song of Songs 2:2.
How popular is the name Shoshana in Israel?
In 2024, Shoshana ranked #94 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (186 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #76, in 2022 and 2023. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Shoshana?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שושנה adds up to 661 (Shin 300 + Vav 6 + Shin 300 + Nun 50 + He 5).
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