Rossana

The first name Rossana is a female name that means 'the radiant one' or 'the dawn'. It represents the Italian variant of Roxana, which is a Latinized form of the ancient Greek name Rhōxā́nē (Ῥωξᾱ́νη). The name has its roots in the ancient Persian *rauxna-, which means 'bright' or 'radiant'.

What does the name Rossana mean?

Rossana is a female first name that carries the meaning 'the radiant one' or 'the dawn'. It is the Italian form of Roxana, which is considered a Latinized version of the ancient Greek name Rhōxā́nē (Ῥωξᾱ́νη). In history, Roxana lived as a Bactrian princess in the 4th century BC and was the first wife of Alexander the Great. The name Rossana is quite common in Italy and is occasionally used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions as well. Notable bearers of the name include Italian actresses Rossana Podestà († 2013) and Rossana Rory († 2020). Other variants of the name Roxana include Rosana, Roshanak, Roxan, Roxane, Roxani, Roxanna, Roxanne, Roxette, Roxina, Roxyanna, Ruxana, and Ruxandra, as well as the diminutives Roxi, Roxie, and Roxy.

Where does the name Rossana come from?

The etymology of Rossana is ancient Persian, with the name carrying the meanings 'the dawn' or 'the radiant one'. The ancient Persian

How do you pronounce Rossana?

The sound structure and pronunciation of Rossana is three syllables and fluid. It is generally pronounced as 'Ros-sa-na' [ʁoˈzana] or [roˈsaːna] and begins with a rounded, full 'o', giving the name a certain depth. The double 's' structure creates a fine density in the middle syllable. The open 'a' in the stressed syllable conveys warmth, while the final 'a' gently fades away. Rossana has a melodic and feminine sound - harmonious, full, and sonically present.

Popularity

In Germany, Rossana is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of most common female first names. The best placement for the name was in 2012, when it reached 3,656th place. In the last ten years, Rossana has been used as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,382nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,884th.

Nicknames & pet names

Rosi / Rossa / Rosy

Famous people

• Rossana Campo (writer from Italy)
• Rossana Casale (singer from Italy)
• Rossana Fernandez-Maldonado (Peruvian actress)
• Rossana Lacayo (photographer from Nicaragua)
• Rossana Martini (Italian actress)
• Rossana Najera (Mexican actress)
• Rossana Podesta (Libyan actress)
• Rossana Quitongo (handball player)
• Rossana San Juan (Mexican actress)