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- Roxanna
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The female first name Roxanna stands for 'the radiant one' or 'the dawn'. It represents a variant of Roxana, the Latinized form of the Ancient Greek name Rhōxā́nē (Ῥωξᾱ́νη), whose origin can be found in the Old Persian word *rauxna-, meaning 'bright' or 'radiant'.
What does the name Roxanna mean?
Roxanna, a female first name, means 'the radiant one' or 'the dawn'. The name is a variation of Roxana, which derives from the Ancient Greek name Rhōxā́nē (Ῥωξᾱ́νη) and is rooted in the Old Persian *rauxna-, meaning 'bright, radiant'. Roxana was a princess from Bactria in the 4th century BC and the first wife of Alexander the Great. The spelling Roxanna is primarily found in English-speaking regions. Other variations of Roxana include Rosana, Roshanak, Rossana, Roxan, Roxane, Roxani, Roxanne, Roxette, Roxina, Roxyanna, Ruxana, and Ruxandra, as well as the nicknames Roxi, Roxie, and Roxy.
Where does the name Roxanna come from?
The origin of the name Roxanna is Old Persian and means 'the dawn' or 'the radiant one'. The Old Persian formation *rauxna- stands for 'bright, radiant'.
How do you pronounce Roxanna?
Roxanna is pronounced as a three-syllable name with a clear consonant accent. The usual pronunciation is 'Rox-an-na' [ʁɔkˈzana], where the consonant combination '-x' adds a distinctive accent. The double consonant contributes to the rhythmic structure of the name, while the ending '-na' sounds warm and open. Roxanna conveys a powerful and feminine presence, is character strong, and sonically impressive.
Popularity
In Germany, Roxanna is a common first name and currently ranks 4,045th in the list of the most popular female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2006, when it reached 906th place. In the last ten years, Roxanna has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,676th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,562nd.
Nicknames & pet names
Roxi / Roxy
Similar first names
Famous people
- Roxanna Brown (American art historian)
- Roxanna Panufnik (English composer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Roxanna
What does the name Roxanna mean?
Roxanna means 'the radiant one' or 'the dawn' and is a variation of the name Roxana.
Where does the name Roxanna come from?
The origin of the name Roxanna is Old Persian, derived from the word *rauxna-, which means 'bright' or 'radiant'.
How popular is the name Roxanna?
Roxanna is particularly common in English-speaking regions, while the original form Roxana is also known in other cultures.