My name is...
For Smile on Saturday: "What's in a name"
Predominantly female name of Persian origin.
The name Rosana presents two possible theories regarding its origins. It is possible that it derives from the Greek name "roxane", which in turn comes from the Persian "roakshana, raushana", and whose meaning is "resplendent". This name was widely spread thanks to medieval legends surrounding the life of Alexander the Great, as Rosana was the Macedonian's wife. On the other hand, there are those who insinuate that the name is a variant of Rosa, which is derived from the Latin voice «ródja» which means “the rose flower”.
My name is...
For Smile on Saturday: "What's in a name"
Predominantly female name of Persian origin.
The name Rosana presents two possible theories regarding its origins. It is possible that it derives from the Greek name "roxane", which in turn comes from the Persian "roakshana, raushana", and whose meaning is "resplendent". This name was widely spread thanks to medieval legends surrounding the life of Alexander the Great, as Rosana was the Macedonian's wife. On the other hand, there are those who insinuate that the name is a variant of Rosa, which is derived from the Latin voice «ródja» which means “the rose flower”.