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Susan is a graceful and widely recognized feminine name with deep roots in both Jewish and global culture. The name represents an adapted version of the biblical Hebrew name "Shoshana," which has traveled through various cultures and evolved into numerous forms. In the Ashkenazi Jewish tradition, Susan developed as a Yiddish endearing form of Shoshana, and from there spread to many European languages, becoming an internationally beloved name. The original meaning of the name is connected to the lily or rose flower, one of the most beautiful and impressive flowers in nature. The rose is mentioned numerous times in biblical and rabbinic literature as a symbol of beauty, purity, love, and renewal. In the Song of Songs, the biblical book that speaks of sublime love, the rose serves as a metaphor for both the beloved and the people of Israel. The name Susan carries all this symbolic richness while blending it with a modern, pleasant European touch. In Jewish culture, the rose is not merely a beautiful flower but also a profound spiritual symbol. It represents the inner and outer beauty of the Jewish woman, her delicacy and inner strength. The rose grows among thorns, which made it a symbol for the people of Israel maintaining their purity and beauty even in difficult conditions. Similarly, women bearing the name Susan are perceived as possessing inner and outer beauty, delicate yet strong, refined yet resilient. The name Susan gained tremendous popularity in the twentieth century, especially among European and American Jews. It combines the charm of the traditional Hebrew name with the accessibility and elegance of a modern international name. Many women bearing this name have achieved fame in various fields - from art and music to science and politics - giving the name additional meaning of achievement and success. The name suggests a sophisticated, educated woman with refined taste and artistic sensitivity.

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Song of Songs 2:2 - As a lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters

In Kabbalah, the rose symbolizes the attribute of divine grace and beauty. It is connected to the Sefirah of Tiferet, representing harmony and balance. The name Susan carries the energy of spiritual blossoming, of revealing inner potential and expressing soul beauty in the physical world.

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Susan Sarandon - Oscar-winning American actress | Susan Boyle - Famous Scottish singer | Susan Sontag - American writer and philosopher | Suzanne Vega - American singer and pianist | Susie Orbach - British psychologist and feminist

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