Dawn or bright star
Derived from the Old Persian name Roshanak, meaning 'bright' or 'dawn'. It gained historical fame as the name of the first wife of Alexander the Great and has been used in the English-speaking world since the 17th century.
About 77 girls were named Roxana in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Bactrian princess and the first wife of Alexander the Great
The title character of Daniel Defoe's 1724 novel · Roxana: The Fortunate Mistress
American actress and youngest Primetime Emmy winner
American journalist and author
The same feel as Roxana — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
