Roxan
Fact sheet
- Name
- Roxan
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Roxan is a shortened form of Roxane, the English variant of Roxana. The name has its roots in ancient Greek and an origin in ancient Persian and is interpreted as "the radiant one" or "the dawn."
What does the name Roxan mean?
Roxan is a variation of Roxane, which is the English form of Roxana. The name has both ancient Greek and ancient Persian roots and means "the radiant one" or "the dawn." Roxane was a princess from Bactria in the 4th century BC and the first wife of Alexander the Great. Various forms of Roxana include Rosana, Roshanak, Rossana, Roxan, Roxani, Roxanna, Roxanne, Roxette, Roxina, Roxyanna, Ruxana, and Ruxandra, as well as the diminutive forms Roxi, Roxie, and Roxy.
Where does the name Roxan come from?
The name Roxan has ancient Persian roots and means "the dawn" or "the radiant one." The etymological composition in Old Persian is *rauxna- = shining, radiant. The language is English.
How do you pronounce Roxan?
Roksan
Popularity
In Germany, Roxan is a rather rare name. In 2016, it reached the 4,471st place on the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, Roxan has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th. Regarding global popularity, here are the latest rankings of Roxan in the name charts of various countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Roxy
Similar first names
Frequently asked questions about the name Roxan
What is the origin of the name Roxan?
Roxan has ancient Persian roots and is derived from Roxana, which means 'the dawn' or 'the radiant one.'
What does the name Roxan mean?
The name Roxan means 'the radiant one' or 'the dawn' and has both ancient Greek and ancient Persian origins.
How popular is the name Roxan?
Roxan is a rare name, but due to its beautiful meaning and historical connections, such as to Roxane, the wife of Alexander the Great, it is gaining popularity.