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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Bright, radiant
- Origin
- Persian (Old Persian, via Greek Rhōxanē)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- rahk-SAN-ah
Roxana is a Persian name, from the Old Persian root Raṳkšnā-, that reached English by way of Greek as Rhōxanē. It's pronounced rahk-SAN-ah, and while it's often described as meaning 'little star' or 'dawn,' the root itself actually means 'bright' or 'radiant.'
Meaning & Origin of Roxana
Meaning: Bright, radiant.
Origin: Persian (Old Persian, via Greek Rhōxanē).
A common claim: Roxana means 'little star' or 'dawn' Actually: Roxana is popularly glossed as 'little star' or 'dawn,' but the Old Persian root Raṷxšnā- actually means 'bright' or 'radiant.'
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Roxana
rahk-SAN-ahIPA /rɑːkˈsænə/
Popularity of Roxana
Roxana peaked in 1987, when 313 baby girls were given the name, placing it at #619 nationally. By 2024 it had fallen to #2091, with just 92 babies named Roxana that year, in Social Security data spanning 1882 to 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Roxana mean?
Bright, radiant. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Roxana?
Roxana is pronounced rahk-SAN-ah (IPA: /rɑːkˈsænə/).
Is Roxana a popular name right now?
Roxana peaked at #619 in 1987 and is ranked #2091 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1882–2024.)
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