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Subject: Re: What is the (simple) meaning of Susan ?
Author: Elena   (Authenticated as Elena)
Date: February 16, 2007 at 5:33:27 PM
Reply to: What is the (simple) meaning of Susan ? by laney
The modern meaning may be "rose," however, according to my bible program, Susan (is a short form of Susanna which is a form of the Greek Sousanna) is derived from Shoshannah which itself is derived from the Hebrew word, "shoshan" which means lily from its whiteness.

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