Shoshana
Shoshana: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Shoshana
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew שׁוֹשַׁנָּה (shoshána).
How popular is Shoshana?
Since 1880, 5,682 girls in the U.S. have been named Shoshana. Its highest rank for girls was #1230 in 1984. In 2025, 123 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Shoshana
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Sibling name ideas for Shoshana
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Shoshana FAQ
What does the name Shoshana mean?
A female given name from Hebrew. Borrowed from Hebrew שׁוֹשַׁנָּה (shoshána).
What is the origin of the name Shoshana?
Shoshana is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Shoshana?
Since 1880, 5,682 girls in the U.S. have been named Shoshana. Its highest rank for girls was #1230 in 1984. In 2025, 123 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Shoshana a boy or girl name?
Shoshana is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 5,682 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.