Zusa

Zusa is a feminine Yiddish name meaning "sweet". As a Yiddish name, it belongs to the Ashkenazi Jewish cultural sphere, where names often derive from Germanic languages due to the historical development of Yiddish. The sweetness connotation gives Zusa an endearing quality, akin to names like Sisser or Ziser, which also mean "sweet" or "sweetness." Yiddish names like Zusa were commonly given to girls in Eastern European Jewish communities before the Holocaust, and some have been revived in modern times with a nostalgic attachment to Ashkenazi heritage. While not widely known outside Yiddish-speaking or Orthodox Jewish circles, Zusa remains a distinctive and affectionate choice for a female name.

• Meaning: "sweet"
• Origin: Yiddish
• Type: Given name (feminine)
• Usage: Yiddish-speaking Ashkenazi Jewish communities