roxana

/rɒkˈseɪnə/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a woman’s given name, derived from the ancient Persian name ‘Roxana’, meaning ‘dawn’ or ‘sunrise’

“The Roxana, a historical figure from ancient Persia, became the queen of Alexander the Great.”

Synonyms

  • Aurora
  • Xanthe

Antonyms

  • dusk
  • twilight