Roxane
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Roxane: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1989.
Roxane, a name of Persian origin via Greek, comes from *Roshanak*, meaning 'dawn' or 'light'. Historically, it's famously borne by Roxana, the Bactrian princess who married Alexander the Great in 327 BC, a figure celebrated for her beauty and resilience. The name shares its root with the city of Rosh Ha'ayin in Israel, though the link is more linguistic than direct. In literature, Roxane is a beloved heroine in Edmond Rostand's play *Cyrano de Bergerac*—a witty, cultured woman admired for her depth. While Roxane is the classic French spelling, its variant Roxanna remains popular, and it's been a steady choice in Scotland, balancing exotic flair with elegant familiarity.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19893 babies
- Latest (1989)
- #5763 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1989
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y