Roxanna Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationrok-SAN-uh / /rɒkˈsænə/

Persian; Greek

Meaning

Persian: dawn; Greek: bright, shining

Historical & Cultural Background

Roxanna is derived from the Persian name 'Roxane', which means 'dawn' or 'bright'. The name gained popularity in the Hellenistic period, particularly due to its association with Roxana, the wife of Alexander the Great. It has been used in various cultures and languages, often with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. The name has also been linked to themes of beauty and light throughout history.

Trend Summary

Roxanna has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the late 20th century.

Similar Names

RoxaneRoxiRoxRoxy

Variants

  • Roxane

International Variants

  • Roxane (French)
  • Roxana (Spanish)
  • Roxanne (English)

Famous people named Roxanna

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Fictional characters named Roxanna

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Sibling Suggestions

RoxieRoxanneRoxanRoxas

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Roxanna was first seen in the United States in 1987. Roxanna has ranked as high as #1144 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Roxanna has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Roxanna

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19877