Sukey
/ soo-KEY /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇻 Cape Verde
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Graceful
Meaning & Etymology
A diminutive of Susanna, meaning 'lily'
A diminutive of Susanna, meaning 'lily'
Etymology
Derived from the Hebrew name ‘Shoshannah’ (שׁוֹשַׁנָּה) meaning ‘lily’, which evolved into ‘Susanna’ in Greek and Latin, and later into the diminutive ‘Sukey’.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Italic > Romance
Cultural context
In Cape Verde, ‘Sukey’ reflects the influence of Portuguese and Christian traditions, often used as a nickname for Susanna or Susan.
Symbolism
The name symbolises purity and beauty, drawing from the imagery of the lily as a symbol of innocence and grace.