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Girl's nameOrigin: Greek, UkrainianMunicipal population recordThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Oksana

[ˈɔksana]

Oksana is the Ukrainian form of the Greek name Xenia, cherished throughout Eastern and Central Europe. Its meaning embodies the spirit of generosity, warmth, and gracious hospitality. It makes an appealing, lyrical choice for parents looking for an approachable name with genuine cultural warmth.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Oksana
Slovak:
Czech:
Oksana
Hungarian:
Polish:
Oksana
German:
Oksana
Spanish:
Oksana
French:
Oksana
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Municipal population record

The name is officially recorded in the civil registries and population records of Slovak municipalities. The basic onomastic profile is based on municipal records.

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A name of Greek origin symbolizing hospitality, friendliness, and welcoming guests.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Ukrajinská podoba mena Xénia, ktoré pochádza z gréckeho slova xenía vo význame „pohostinnosť“; jeho základom je grécke xénos, „hosť“ alebo „cudzinec“.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Oksana is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

OKSANA

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

14 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars

This name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈɔksana]

Standard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Oksana
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Oksany
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Oksane
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Oksanu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Oksana
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Oksane
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Oksanou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
OksankaOksiKsanaKsenka
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Oksana
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Oksana! Oksanka! Oksi!

Notable figures named Oksana

24

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Oksana Stefanivna Zabužko
UA
born 1960Notable Figure

Ukrainian writer

Oksana Akiňšina
RU
born 1987Notable Figure

Russian actress

Oksana Bajulová
SU
born 1977Notable Figure

Ukrainian figure skater

Oksana Fiodorowa
RU
born 1977Notable Figure

Russian singer, model presenter and past Miss Universe

Oksana Čusovitinová
SU
born 1975Notable Figure

Soviet-Uzbek-German artistic gymnast (born 1975)

Oksana Szaczko
SU
1987 – 2018Historical Figure

Ukrainian artist and activist (1987–2018)

Oksana Markarovová
UA
born 1976Notable Figure

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the United States

Oksana Domnina
RU
born 1984Notable Figure

Russian ice dancer

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Initials / monogram:with dots:O.S.without dots:OS
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  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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