Shoshanah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shoshanah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 193 babies have been named Shoshanah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shoshanah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #62,017 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,017
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Shoshanah
Shoshanah is a girl name .
Shoshanah is currently ranked #62,017 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shoshanah include Sho, Shos, Shosy, Shosie, Shosh, Shoshy, Shoshie, Nah, Nahy, Nahie, Anah, and Shy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shoshanah include Shoshana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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