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.
About 170 girls were named Roxanne in 2025.
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
The same feel as Roxanne — far less common.
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