Roxana
Female namePersian
✨ Meaning
Roxana is the Greek rendering of an Old Iranian name usually connected to a root meaning bright, shining or dawn, related to the modern Persian 'roshan,' meaning light. The name therefore belongs to the large international family of brightness names, arriving at the same idea as Clara, Lucia and Phoebe by an entirely different route.
🌍 Origin
The historical Roxana was a Bactrian noblewoman who married Alexander the Great, and Greek and Roman historians recorded her name, which is how an Iranian name entered the European stock. It is used in Iran, Romania, Spain and Latin America, and appears in English-speaking countries in the spellings Roxana, Roxanne and Roxane.
⭐ Famous People Named Roxana
- Roxana Saberi
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does Roxana mean?
Roxana is usually read as 'bright' or 'dawn,' from an Old Iranian root related to the Persian 'roshan,' meaning light.
Who was the historical Roxana?
A Bactrian noblewoman who married Alexander the Great, recorded by Greek and Roman historians.
What are the spellings of Roxana?
Roxana, Roxanne and Roxane are all used, the last two reflecting French influence.