Roxana?

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RoxanaRoxana · 16/04/2023 17:14

What do you think of Roxana? If it matters, baby DD will have English and Arab heritage.

And next question…. Is it usable if I’m not a fan of Roxy as a Nn?

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Spidey66 · 23/04/2023 09:28

I like it but spelt Roxanna.

Fuerza · 23/04/2023 09:31

Not a fan but from a different background. I don't mind Roxy, it's simpler, less frilly, an instinctive nn for Roxana.

Luredbyapomegranate · 23/04/2023 12:33

I like it, I know one -

I think it’s hard to avoid Rox though, so if you don’t like that, find something else

salamithumbs · 23/04/2023 22:09

I don't think it would necessarily be shortened! I know a Roxanne and nobody calls her Roxy.
I was going to suggest Anisa or Omima as I love them but don't often hear them but I see you don't want too many vowels! Maybe Maissane or Shirin? Or Rania, Samira, Malika..

salamithumbs · 23/04/2023 22:22

Or Yasmine?

17caterpillars1mouse · 25/04/2023 08:19

I really like Roxana pronounced Rok-sarna

I imagine Roxy will be hard to avoid though, maybe Rox but some will still add a y

Pocodaku · 29/11/2023 07:31

How about Samiha or Tahira?

LiquoriceAllsorts2 · 29/11/2023 15:12

What about Rosanna instead? Although you will have to like Rosie.

I think you can only avoid Roxy if you go by a different shortening instead straight from the start such as Xana but even then she may still choose Roxy later.

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RoxanaRoxana · 29/11/2023 17:00

I’d forgotten about this thread!

Totally outing, but Miriam Roxana is now 7 months :)

I still love her name!

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