Roxanne
GirlOrigin: Persian · Greek
Meaning
“from Greek Rhoxane, a form of Persian roshanak, 'little star' or 'bright dawn'”
Cultural Notes
Roxane was Alexander the Great's wife; Rostand gave the name to Cyrano's beloved, and The Police recorded Roxanne in 1978.
Popularity
Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1970s
Community likes: 0
Famous People Named Roxanne
- Roxana (wife of Alexander the Great), Roxanne Shanté (rapper), Roxane Gay (author)
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