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Roxanne

Roxanne (name) means a female given name, a popular variant spelling of Roxane. Example: “Roxanne has been a popular name since the 1930s.”

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A female given name, a popular variant spelling of Roxane.

"Roxanne has been a popular name since the 1930s."

How to use Roxanne

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In plain EnglishA common spelling of the female first name Roxane.

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Etymology

A spelling variant of Roxane, ultimately from Old Persian, meaning roughly "bright" or "dawn."

Origin: Persian

Rhymes for Roxanne

Anne Joanne Jeanne Dianne Leanne Luanne Suzanne Susanne Marianne Lausanne Roseanne Julianne

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Roxanne” mean?

The word “Roxanne” means a female given name, a popular variant spelling of Roxane. In plain terms, a common spelling of the female first name Roxane.

How do you use “Roxanne” in a sentence?

Here is “Roxanne” used in a sentence: “Roxanne has been a popular name since the 1930s.”

What part of speech is “Roxanne”?

“Roxanne” is a name.

Where does the word “Roxanne” come from?

The word “Roxanne” comes from Persian. A spelling variant of Roxane, ultimately from Old Persian, meaning roughly "bright" or "dawn.".

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