Roxana
Roxana is a Muslim girl name of Persian (Old Iranian), via Greek origin, meaning “Little star, bright one”.
| Meaning | Little star, bright one |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian (Old Iranian), via Greek |
| Written as | روکسانا |
| Pronunciation | rok-SAH-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bangladesh, Iran, Central Asia |
Meaning and origin of Roxana
Roxana is the Greek rendering of an Old Iranian name, the same one that gives Persian Roshanak, with the sense of a little star or a bright one. Its most famous early bearer was Roxana of Bactria, who married Alexander the Great. Greek and then Latin writers carried the name into Europe. Meanwhile, in Bangladesh and Pakistan, its relatives Roksana and Rukhsana have become very common names for Muslim girls.
Is Roxana a Muslim name?
Muslim families use Roxana and its related forms; the name is Persian rather than Arabic, with Roksana especially popular in Bangladesh and Roshanak in Iran.
How popular is Roxana?
Roksana is widespread in Bangladesh, while Roxana turns up in Central Asia, Romania and across Latin America.
Gifts with the name Roxana
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Spellings and variants of Roxana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Roxana mean?
Roxana means 'Little star, bright one'. It is of Persian (Old Iranian), via Greek origin.
Is Roxana a Muslim name?
Muslim families use Roxana and its related forms; the name is Persian rather than Arabic, with Roksana especially popular in Bangladesh and Roshanak in Iran.
How do you pronounce Roxana?
Roxana is pronounced rok-SAH-nah.
Is Roxana a boy or girl name?
Roxana is usually a girl name.