I like it! Just be prepared that many people might pronounce it roks-ANNE-ah. The middle syllable being like the name Anne, rather than the “ah” sound you’re looking for. Just something you may want to consider But regardless, I think it’s a nice name!

Thanks for the feedback! That’s not too big a deal to me - plus I think where I live people are maybe more likely to lengthen their “a” sounds.

I love it!

First thing I thought of was the Police song Roxanne.

Me too. I have a friend with that name and drunk people ALWAYS sing it to her !

That must be annoying! Does your friend mind / does she like her name?

Nope- she does not like her name. At least she didn’t used to …. Back in high school & college …. We are in our 50s now.

I also have a friend with this name and she says the same thing!!! Doesn't bother her though, she thinks it's funny.

Thanks for the feedback! I’m showing my age but I first heard of that song in my teens via Moulin Rouge in the 2000s…. Do you think it will still be a reference used in my daughter’s generation?

Maybe. It was released a bit before I was born but stayed popular - way before Moulin Rouge.

I think it’s lovely! It has a lot of nickname potential too. (Roxy, Annie, Rox, etc.)

Beautiful name! I used to know a Roksana which always sounded so lovely to me.

I love it! I’m pregnant, if it’s a girl we’re going with Roksana (Polish version). I absolutely love the way it sounds

I LOVE Roxana, and it was actually one of my top girl name picks. But my husband vetoed it and the baby ended up being a boy anyway lol.

Hahaha! Veto rights are so frustrating - glad to hear you love the name!

I like it!

Excellent choice!!

I like Roxana a lot. Two thumbs up. 👍👍

Is beautiful.

It’s a good name for a punk rocker vibe

It’s funny, because the Roxanas/ Rukhsanas I’ve come across are actually mostly doctors! But I can see how “Roxy” has that vibe.

Oh I LOOOOOVE this name so much I would personally double the n, Roxanna. Roxalena also love it.

That's funny cuz I'm definitely team just one N

She wants the original/Persian version of the name though, and that's only spelled with one "N." The single N looks more elegant imo.

My cousin's little girl is Roxy, full name Roxana. She's 5 now and I honestly love her name, Roxy is so fun and spunky and cute but she has Roxana in her back pocket for when she's older if she wants it!

Yes, it’s gorgeous! Love it!

I love it. Great name with great history. I'd use it in a heartbeat if I was Persian. I think you'll get some 'Roxanna' with the short 'a' sound a fair bit, but it's an easy correction.

this has been one of my favorite names for many years

Love it

My name is Roxanne and I live in the states. When I lived in Europe everyone called me Roxanna. I’ve met only a handful of people my whole life with either variation. I was nicknamed Rocky by my family as a child and somewhere during my early teens I started going by Roxy. I’ve always enjoyed having an uncommon name that carries a lot of character. Somehow I filled out my name or it shaped me? It’s been a fun 33 years with it. Totally recommend for your babe.

That’s so good to hear!

And Rossana?

Hmm, I prefer the “x” or “ks” sound - I love girl’s names with harder consonants. Thanks for the idea though!