Roxanne

Roxanne is a variation of the name Roxane, which is common in both English and French. The name has its roots in Ancient Greek and an origin in Old Persian, meaning "the shining one" or "the dawn."

What does the name Roxanne mean?

Roxanne represents a form of Roxane, the English and French variant of the name Roxana. The roots of the name lie in Ancient Greek and Old Persian, giving it the meanings of "the shining one" or "the dawn." Roxana was a Bactrian princess in the 4th century BC and the first wife of Alexander the Great. The girl's name Roxanne is especially common in English-speaking regions. Notable bearers include German actress Roxanne Borski, American actress Roxanne Hart, and British actress Roxanne McKee. Other variants of the name Roxana include Rosana, Roshanak, Rossana, Roxan, Roxani, Roxanna, Roxette, Roxina, Roxyanna, Ruxana, and Ruxandra, while the diminutive forms Roxi, Roxie, and Roxy are also common.

Where does the name Roxanne come from?

The origin of the name Roxanne is Old Persian and means "the dawn" or "the shining one." The Old Persian root *rauxšna- means bright or shining. The languages in which the name appears are English and French.

How do you pronounce Roxanne?

The pronunciation of Roxanne is phonetically similar to that of Roxane, but it ends slightly more closed. The name is pronounced as "Rox-ann(e)" [ʁɔkˈzan] or [ʁɔkˈzanə], with the prominent "-x-" middle standing out. The ending can sound short and clear or a bit softer depending on the emphasis. Roxanne conveys a modern and confident aura - a name with clear lines, dynamic energy, and elegant presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Roxanne is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2014, reaching 2,126th. In the last ten years, Roxanne has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it 4,401st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,859th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ann / Annie / Rocky / Rox / Roxi / Roxie / Roxy / Sunny / Xannie

Similar first names

Famous people

• Roxanne (Roxie) Hart (main character in the Broadway musical "CHICAGO" played by Reneé Zellweger in the film)
• Roxanne Atkins (hurdler from Canada)
• Roxanne Beck (American actress)
• Roxanne Beckford (actress from Jamaica)
• Roxanne Borski (actress from Germany)
• Roxanne Bovenberg (handball player from the Netherlands)
• Roxanne Chase-Feder (actress from Grown Ups)
• Roxanne Constantin (musician from New Zealand)
• Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz (historian from America)
• Roxanne Emery (musician from the UK)
• Roxanne Fontana (American singer)
• Roxanne Guinoo (actress from the Philippines)
• Roxanne Hall (British actress)
• Roxanne Hart (American actress)
• Roxanne Kernohan (Canadian actress)
• Roxanne Kimberly Barker (soccer player from South Africa)
• Roxanne Longstreet Conrad (writer from the USA)
• Roxanne Lowit (photographer from America)
• Roxanne McKee (Canadian actress)
• Roxanne Modafferi (martial artist from America)