Oksana
o-ksa-na, ok-sana
Popularity:
9037
Origin:
Slavic
Meaning:
Praise be to God
Oksana is a girl’s name of Slavic origin, meaning “praise God.” This long-loved name has ancient roots, where it is known as the Greek version of the Persian Roksana, which means “dawn.” A gift from above, there’s no doubt that baby Oksana will have you thanking the powers that be that brought this bundle of joy to your family. With her name tracing back through millennia and across continents, this little adventurer has plenty to inspire her throughout life. Maybe she will take a leaf from the book of the many incredible athletes with whom she shares her name? From the playground to the tennis court, or even the ice rink, Oksana is sure to make her mark.