Oxana

Oxana is an alternative spelling of Оксана (Oksana), a Russian derivation of the Greek name Xenia.

What does the name Oxana mean?

The name Oxana represents a variant of the Russian form Оксана (Oksana) and is derived from the Greek Xenia. Its meaning is 'the hospitable one' and traces back to the ancient Greek word xenos (ξένος), which means 'guest' or 'stranger.' Oxana is primarily widespread in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. Other Russian and Ukrainian variants of Xenia include Aksinya, Ksenia, Ksenija, Kseniya, Xenija, Xeniya, and Xenya.

Where does the name Oxana come from?

The etymology of Oxana is ancient Greek, with the name carrying the meaning 'the hospitable one.' The ancient Greek word xenos (ξένος) means 'guest' or 'stranger.' The languages in which the name is prevalent are Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian.

How do you pronounce Oxana?

The pronunciation of Oxana is three syllables and melodious. It is pronounced as 'O-xa-na' [ɔkˈsaːna] or [ɔkˈzaːna]. Particularly striking is the consonant combination 'x', which is heard as 'ks' and gives the name a lively center. The initial 'O' sounds round and open, while the long, stressed 'a' in the second syllable carries the sound wide and confidently. The name ends softly with '-na', giving it a feminine finish. Oxana radiates temperament and melody – clear, present, and with international charm.

When is the name day of Oxana?

Oxana celebrates her name day on January 24 (Xena of Rome) as well as on September 11 (Xenija of St. Petersburg).

Popularity

In Germany, Oxana is a rare name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2009 at 2,111th place. Over the last ten years, Oxana has been given about 20 times, placing it 7,036th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,303rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Axana / Ksana / Ksjuscha / Oksanka / Oksanotschka / Okse / Oksi / Oxi / Oximus / Oxy / Xana

Similar first names

Axana

Famous people

• Oxana Alexandrowna Akinschina (Russian actress)
• Oxana Arkaeva (Ukrainian opera, operetta, oratorio, song, and concert singer)
• Oxana Bajul (Former Russian figure skater)
• Oxana Chwostenko (Former Ukrainian biathlete)
• Oxana the polar bear (Character from 'Lars the Polar Bear')
• Oxana Fedorova (Russian television presenter)
• Oxana Jakowljewa (Biathlete from Great Britain)
• Oxana Jewgenjewna Rachmatulina (Russian basketball player)
• Oxana Koroleva (Russian handball player)
• Oxana Malaya (Ukrainian woman known for her behavior as a dog)
• Oxana Moravec (Romanian actress)
• Oxana Narozniak (English artist)
• Oxana Rakhmatulina (Basketball player from Russia)
• Oxana Rayhel (Ukrainian handball player)
• Oxana Romenskaya (Russian handball player)
• Oxana Skorik (Ukrainian ballet dancer)
• Oxana Slivenko (Weightlifter)
• Oxana Stanislawowna Sbroschek (from Russia)
• Oxana Stepitschewa (Sprinter from Russia)
• Oxana Verevka (Russian swimmer)