Dawn or bright star
Derived from the Greek form of the Old Persian name Roshanak, meaning 'bright' or 'dawn'. It gained historical prominence as the name of the first wife of Alexander the Great and later became a literary favorite in the 17th century.
Less common today
Roxanne isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #336 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The beautiful and intellectual love interest · Cyrano de Bergerac
Pioneering American hip-hop artist
American actress known for the film Highlander
The subject of the famous hit song by The Police · Roxanne (song)
Canadian actress
