What is the meaning of the name Oksana?

Question

My favorite Russian name for girls is Оксана and I'm curious about its origin and meaning. What does Oksana really mean? Is it a popular female name in Russia?

Answer 1

Oksana (from greek Xenia - "xenos") - foreigner, traveller, alien

Answer 2

Oksana (also Oxana) is a colloquial Ukrainian form of the name Kseniya (Ксения). However, it's become a separate Russian name. It is a rather popular baby name for girls in Russia and Ukraine.

The origin of the name "Oksana" is thought to be either the Greek "xenia" (hospitality) or "xenos" (foreigner, guest, stranger).

Answer 3

Oksana is a Greek version of the Persian name Roksana (name of the daughter of Persian emperor, married to Aleksandre of Maccedonia)

other variants: Roushanak, Rakhshan, Raushan
meaning : shining, bright

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