Oxana
Ukrainian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Oxana
The given name 'Oxana' is derived from the Slavic word 'oxa,' meaning 'foreign' or 'stranger,' and is related to the Proto-Slavic root '*oxo-,' which is also seen in other Slavic languages.
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Etymology
The given name 'Oxana' is derived from the Slavic word 'oxa,' meaning 'foreign' or 'stranger,' and is related to the Proto-Slavic root '*oxo-,' which is also seen in other Slavic languages. Oxana is primarily associated with Eastern European cultures, particularly in Ukraine and Russia, where it has been used as a given name since the 19th century, and is also linked to the Russian Orthodox Church.
Oxana currently ranks #14,856 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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