The most popular female name in Poland in the first half of 2025 was . Certain female name It delighted parents so much that it came in third place.
It is considered one of the oldest names in the world and is associated with spiritual depth and beauty. What is worth knowing about the name Zuzanna?
The name Zuzanna is a popular one with Hebrew roots. It comes from the word “shoshannah” meaning “lily” or “lotus”. The lily is a symbol of beauty, innocence, purity, but also spiritual depth and the strength of morality.
It is a name of biblical origin, considered by many to be one of the oldest names in the world. It appears in the Book of Daniel, in the parable “Of Susanna and the Elders”.
There are several saints named Susanna. The best known is Saint Susanna of Rome, an alleged Christian martyr and saint of the Catholic and Orthodox Churches. Nowadays, however, there are doubts whether the woman existed at all.
The obligatory commemoration of Saint Susanna in the Catholic Church, on August 11, is included in a 1962 Missal used by some traditional Catholic congregations. Due to doubts about her existence, the Vatican removed her name from the liturgical calendar.
Zuzanna’s name day is celebrated many times a year. Women with this name can celebrate on January 18, May 11, May 24, July 6, August 11, September 19 and October 17. However, the most popular dates are August 11 and May 24.
The name Zuzanna is extremely popular in Poland. The first mention of this name dates back to 1265, although at that time it was written as Żużanna.
This is one of the most frequently given names in our country. According to information published on the website Dane.gov.pl, in the first half of 2025, 1,864 girls were named this way. In turn, in the PESEL register (as of January 22, 2025), the name Zuzanna appears as many as 227,919 times.
Women with this name are sensitive and at the same time brave. They are also energetic, sociable, self-confident and have a sense of humor. Unfortunately, they can also be impulsive and need new stimuli because they get bored quickly. They have hearts of gold and love helping others.
