Sawsan
Meaninglily · Arabic
Sawsan is an Arabic girl name meaning “lily”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- GenerationSawsan peaked in 1982, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Sawsan you'd meet today is about 43 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Sawsans too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Sawsan would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 270,270 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistorySawsan first shows up in US birth records in 1980, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 45 years since.
US births per million girls, 1980–2025
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About the name Sawsan
Sawsan is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “lily”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Sawsan
What does the name Sawsan mean?
Sawsan means “lily” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “lily” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Lily (“lily flower”), Lillian (“lily”), Liliana (“lily”) and Lilly (“lily flower”).
What is the origin of the name Sawsan?
Sawsan is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Sawsan a boy or girl name?
Sawsan is a girl name. In 2025, 6 US girls were named Sawsan.
How popular is the name Sawsan?
Sawsan ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1982, when it reached #9,237.
What names are similar to Sawsan?
If you like Sawsan, you might also like Lily, Lillian, Liliana and Lilly.
What should I know before naming my baby Sawsan?
Sawsan is an Arabic girl name meaning “lily”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.