Oksana
Oksana is a Christian girl name of Greek, via Ukrainian origin, meaning “Hospitality”.
| Meaning | Hospitality |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek, via Ukrainian |
| Written as | Оксана |
| Pronunciation | ohk-SAH-nah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan |
Meaning and origin of Oksana
Oksana is the Ukrainian folk form of Xenia, from the Greek xenia 'hospitality', a word related to xenos 'guest, stranger'. The change from Ksenia to Oksana reflects how Ukrainian speakers adapted the name over centuries, and it is now regarded as distinctly Ukrainian. It is also used in Russia, Belarus and other former Soviet states. The figure skater Oksana Baiul, Olympic champion in 1994, made it known internationally.
Is Oksana a Christian name?
Through Xenia it links to Orthodox saints such as Xenia of Saint Petersburg, and it is chiefly a name of Orthodox and Greek Catholic families. The older gloss 'praise to God' is not correct.
How popular is Oksana?
A classic in Ukraine and familiar throughout Eastern Europe and its diaspora.
Gifts with the name Oksana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Oksana mean?
Oksana means 'Hospitality'. It is of Greek, via Ukrainian origin.
Is Oksana a Christian name?
Through Xenia it links to Orthodox saints such as Xenia of Saint Petersburg, and it is chiefly a name of Orthodox and Greek Catholic families. The older gloss 'praise to God' is not correct.
How do you pronounce Oksana?
Oksana is pronounced ohk-SAH-nah.
Is Oksana a boy or girl name?
Oksana is usually a girl name.