Roxana
Roxana is a girls' name of Persian origin meaning “Dawn, bright, or little star.” From the Old Persian 'Roshanak,' meaning dawn or bright.
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how do you pronounce Roxana?
rok-ZAH-nuh
where does the name Roxana come from?
Roxana is usually traced to an Old Persian word for bright.
It was the name of the Bactrian princess who became the wife of Alexander the Great, ensuring its place in ancient history and romantic literature.
how popular is this name?
Roxana has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 21 years since 1882, and fell outside it for 103. It peaked at #616 in 1987, and ranked #970 in 2005.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2005 | #970 |
| 2004 | #978 |
| 2002 | #861 |
| 2001 | #911 |
| 1996 | #800 |
| 1990 | #686 |
| 1987 | #616 |
| 1882 | #908 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Roxana fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Roxana
Roxana, also Roxanne, Roxanna or Roxane, was a Bactrian or Sogdian princess who married Alexander the Great after his invasion of Persia and defeat of the Achaemenid king Darius III.
who are famous people named Roxana?
- Roxana (wife of Alexander the Great)
- Roxana Saberi
what are the nicknames and variants of Roxana?
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Variants around the world
what names are similar to Roxana?
what names go well with Roxana?
Sibling names that share Roxana's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Roxana
What does the name Roxana mean?
Roxana means “Dawn, bright, or little star”.
What is the origin of the name Roxana?
Roxana comes from the Persian naming tradition. Related forms include Roxanne, Roxanna and Roxane.
How popular is the name Roxana?
Roxana ranked #970 in the US in 2005, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1987, at #616, and it has spent 21 years in the top 1,000 since 1882.
Is Roxana a boy or girl name?
Roxana is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Roxana?
Roxana is pronounced rok-ZAH-nuh, with 3 syllables.
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