Roxana
/roɡsana/from spelling rules
Roxana is the Spanish form of the female given name Roxanne.
Roxana is used as a proper noun for a female given name.
How do you pronounce it?
/roɡsana/
Did you know?
- The name Roxana is often linked to the Persian word roshen, which means 'bright' or 'dawn'.
- If you meet a Roxana in a professional setting in Mexico or Colombia, using her diminutive Roxanita without permission might be seen as overly familiar or even disrespectful.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the name Roxana is often associated with the historical figure Roxana, the wife of Alexander the Great, adding a sense of ancient royalty to the name.
Examples in context
- Oye, Rox, ¿vamos al cine esta tarde?Hey, Rox, want to go to the movies this afternoon?
- Roxana es mi mejor amiga.Roxana is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Roxana?Do you know Roxana?
- Roxana vive en Madrid.Roxana lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are talking about a mutual friend.
- María¿Has visto a Roxana hoy?Have you seen Roxana today?
- MateoNo, no la he visto.No, I haven't seen her.
- MaríaEspero que esté bien.I hope she is well.
- MateoSeguro que sí, María.I'm sure she is, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
