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The baby name Oksana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Ukrainian: [ɔkˈsɑnɑ]; common English respelling: ok-SAH-nə.

Oksana is Ukrainian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Ukrainian
Pronunciation: Ukrainian: [ɔkˈsɑnɑ]; common English respelling: ok-SAH-nə

What is the meaning of the name Oksana ?

The baby name Oksana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Ukrainian: [ɔkˈsɑnɑ]; common English respelling: ok-SAH-nə.

Oksana is Ukrainian in Origin.

Rooted in Ukrainian and other East Slavic usage, Oksana is the local form of Greek Xenia (Ξένια), derived from xenos “guest, stranger,” and the virtue term xenia “hospitality.” It entered the Slavic name pool through Byzantine Christian influence and Orthodox calendars honoring saints named Xenia, so Oksana carries the sense of “welcoming” or “hospitable,” with an undertone of kindness to strangers.

In Ukraine it has been steady since medieval Christianization, saw broad popularity in the 20th century across the Soviet sphere, and remains familiar in diaspora communities. Variant and cognate forms include Xenia, Ksenia/Kseniya (Russian), Aksana (Belarusian), and the transliteration Oxana. Common affectionate forms are Oksanka and Oksanochka. Notable bearers such as Olympic champion Oksana Baiul, actress Oksana Akinshina, and athlete Oksana Masters have helped international recognition. The name pairs easily with Slavic surnames and travels well in multilingual settings due to simple pronunciation (ok-SAH-na) and clear meaning.

Oksana has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Oksana

Oksana Akinshina Actor · Born 1987 · Russia Oksana Akinshina is a Russian actress best known for her roles in the films Sisters, Lilya 4-ever, and The Bourne Supremacy. She was born in 1987 and has also appeared in movies like Hipsters and Sputnik. Oksana Shvets Actor · Born 1955 · Ukraine Oksana Shvets was a Ukrainian actress best known for her long career with Kyiv’s National Academic Molodyy Theatre, where she performed from its founding in 1980 until her death in 2022. She was honored as a Merited Artist of Ukraine in 1996, one of the country’s top awards for performing artists. Oksana Pochepa Actor · Born 1984 · Russia Oksana Pochepa is a Russian pop singer and model, best known for her early success on the Russian music scene. Born in Rostov-on-Don in 1984, she first appeared on the Russian music charts when she was just 13 years old.
Oksana Fandera Actor · Born 1967 · Russia Oksana Fandera is best known as a Soviet and Russian actress. Born on 7 November 1967, she has built her career in Russian film and television.

Oksana – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
EE Girls 0 #21 197 1,888
TM Girls 0 #24 11 574
EE 0 #27 11 1,051
RU Girls 0 #29 7,927 11,913
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
RU 0 #37 347 3,641
KZ 0 #51 41 1,452
KZ Girls 0 #56 785 5,862
LT Girls 0 #57 358 1,904
CY 0 #58 3 1,632
LT 0 #61 27 949
AZ Girls 0 #69 7 1,051
CY Girls 0 #75 47 3,755
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
SI 0 #78 3 1,612
BG 0 #81 2 1,799
MD Girls 0 #86 7 865
GE Girls 0 #101 8 1,564
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
CZ Girls 0 #121 419 5,378
GR 0 #130 6 3,911
RS Girls 0 #130 8 1,651
AZ Boys 0 #131 1 1,400
Norway Girls 1997 #134 5 540
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
MT Girls 0 #138 14 3,773
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
JO 0 #139 2 2,158
PL Girls 0 #145 490 5,096
GR Girls 0 #146 100 6,293
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
AE 0 #167 11 10,220
CZ 0 #168 18 3,154
SI Girls 0 #169 9 2,769
IL Girls 0 #177 810 11,648
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
LU Girls 0 #182 9 4,850
PS 0 #187 32 5,692
PS Girls 0 #197 508 10,981
DK 0 #202 5 5,198
AL Girls 0 #203 20 4,141
BG Girls 0 #204 20 3,559
PL 0 #205 8 2,600
IR 0 #210 20 4,221
IR Girls 0 #211 441 8,334
AO Girls 0 #215 3 4,575
HU Girls 0 #221 5 3,308
IL 0 #223 52 6,291
JP Girls 0 #229 17 6,592
PT 0 #243 8 4,161
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
MO Girls 0 #260 4 7,056
PT Girls 0 #264 216 7,952
DK Girls 0 #267 50 7,429
JM Girls 0 #276 3 7,507
HR Girls 0 #279 11 3,687
Canada Girls 2024 #280 6 2,795
KZ Boys 0 #289 8 6,578
QA Girls 0 #292 25 15,378
IT Girls 0 #295 5,195 9,415
Finland Girls 0 #298 96 1,368
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #303 3 6,530
JO Girls 0 #306 20 7,570
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
MU Girls 0 #332 20 8,539
CN Girls 0 #333 17 8,829
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
PL Boys 0 #337 4 6,459
Austria Girls 0 #347 74 1,885
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
NL 0 #381 11 2,481
France Girls 2021 #382 24 3,185
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
Germany 0 #408 30 2,542
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
Spain 0 #426 27 2,326
RU Boys 0 #441 65 12,621
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
Spain Girls 0 #449 757 5,561
AE Girls 0 #456 98 20,968
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
Germany Girls 0 #482 439 4,949
PA Girls 0 #516 3 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #520 6 11,303
CR Girls 0 #522 11 11,342
Finland Girls 2026 #551 214 3,895
LY 0 #555 5 12,703
KW Girls 0 #557 5 19,177
PS Boys 0 #559 3 10,655
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
BH 0 #581 7 17,937
IT 0 #583 133 4,183
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
AR Girls 0 #626 5 8,289
SG Girls 0 #626 7 18,916
LB 0 #633 26 13,263
HK Girls 0 #646 5 16,104
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
SY 0 #763 5 11,684
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
NL Girls 0 #814 142 5,933
TN 0 #858 8 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #901 16 8,487
TR 0 #902 329 19,440
CL Girls 0 #910 6 14,098
EG Girls 0 #911 49 14,742
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
BR Girls 0 #990 3 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,003 8 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
CO Girls 0 #1,149 4 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,158 26 17,781
MA 0 #1,191 9 20,986
DZ 0 #1,227 8 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,229 8 25,928
IT Boys 0 #1,442 30 10,046

Oksana is popular in 76 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
United States
Norway
AE

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People also ask about Oksana

Oksana is predominantly a girl's name.
Oksana is a 3 syllable name, pronounced Ukrainian: [ɔkˈsɑnɑ]; common English respelling: ok-SAH-nə.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Oxana, Oksanna, Oksanka, Oksa, Oksia and Oksi.
Yes — Oksana ranked #134 in Norway in 1997, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Oksana ranks highest in Norway (#134 in 1997).
Oksana's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #395 in 2011 to #382 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 4 notable people named Oksana are in our database, including Oksana Akinshina (Actor), Oksana Shvets (Actor), Oksana Pochepa (Actor).