ROXANA  

Gender: F
Origin: Persian
Meaning: "little star"

The name of the wife of Alexander the Great, more attractive than the better-known Roxanne.

Roxana is being discussed in our message boards:

• Popular names you just don't 'get'.
• Not ditching Roslyn, but open to more suggestions. HELP!
• Name to honour Robyn
• A brother or sister for little Jack or Olivia
• Elimination- Revisited!!!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Roxana:

• GIRLY BABY NAMES
• NEW YEAR BABY NAMES