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Name Origin

Susanne is a variant of the Hebrew name Susannah, meaning 'lily' or 'rose'. It is a feminine given name popular in many European countries.

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Famous People

Susanne Bier (1960-)

Film director

  • Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for In a Better World (2010)
  • Directed numerous acclaimed films including After the Wedding (2006) and The Night Manager (TV series, 2016)

Susanne Lothar (1960-2012)

Actress

  • Known for her roles in films like The Piano Teacher (2001) and Sophie Scholl: The Final Days (2005)
  • Won several German film awards

Susanne Wolff

Physicist

  • Professor of Physics at the University of Göttingen
  • Research focuses on condensed matter physics and quantum materials