Roxane
Roxane: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Roxane
- A female given name from Old Persian.
Etymology
From French Roxane, from Ancient Greek Ῥωξᾱ́νη (Rhōxā́nē), from Old Persian *rauxšnā, from Proto-Indo-European *lówksneh₂. Doublet of Lua and Luna.
How popular is Roxane?
Since 1880, 5,179 girls in the U.S. have been named Roxane. Its highest rank for girls was #530 in 1956. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Roxane
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Sibling name ideas for Roxane
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Roxane FAQ
What does the name Roxane mean?
A female given name from Old Persian. From French Roxane, from Ancient Greek Ῥωξᾱ́νη (Rhōxā́nē), from Old Persian *rauxšnā, from Proto-Indo-European *lówksneh₂. Doublet of Lua and Luna.
What is the origin of the name Roxane?
Roxane is listed as a name of Persian origin.
How popular is the name Roxane?
Since 1880, 5,179 girls in the U.S. have been named Roxane. Its highest rank for girls was #530 in 1956. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Roxane a boy or girl name?
Roxane is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 5,179 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.