Write about your first name: Are you named
after someone or something? Are there any stories or associations attached to
it? If you had the choice, would you rename yourself?
Susannah-My
parents named all of their children after Biblical names, and in the case of my
name, I think my mom just liked it too.
As far as I know, I am not named after someone or something, and there
are no stories or associations to go along with it. I would not rename myself because I like my
name. I’ve become pretty attached to it
after 40 years of being identified by it.
J
Out of my
own curiosity, I have looked up my name in the past in terms of its meaning as
well as the Biblical characters with the same name, so I’ll share those
associations here:
1. Susannah-Hebrew
origin meaning lily.
2.
Susannah-According to http://www.biblegateway.com,
the name Susanna is mentioned in Luke 8 as one of the women whom Jesus healed
both physically and spiritually and who revealed her gratitude by following Him
and ministering to Him and His disciples.
3.
Susannah-Of course, I have to mention the song that helps everyone remember my
name, “Oh Susanna” by Stephen Foster. And I also have the pleasure of being
able to tell everyone that I really AM FROM ALABAMA like the song says!
Modern
Version
Oh,
I come from Alabama with a banjo on my knee
Goin'
to Lou'siana, my true love for to see
Oh
Susannah! Oh don't you cry for me!
For
I come from Alabama with a banjo on my knee
It
rained all night the day I left, the weather it was dry
The
sun so hot I froze to death, Susannah don't you cry
Oh
Susannah! Oh don't you cry for me!
For
I come from Alabama with a banjo on my knee
Optional
Third Verse
I
had a dream the other night, when everything was still
I
thought I saw Susannah dear a-comin' down the hill
A
buckwheat cake was in her mouth, a tear was in her eye
I
said I come from dixieland, Susannah don't you cry!
Oh
Susannah! Oh, don't you cry for me!
For
I come from Alabama with a banjo on my knee
Oh
Susannah! Oh don't you cry for me!
For I come from Alabama with a banjo on my knee
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