ROXANNA CROSS

Erotic romance you can really bite into!

January 17, 2025

Exploring the Etymology of Roxanne

Daily writing prompt

Write about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc.

“Roxanne” is a Persian feminine given name, its English rendition derived from the Greek Rhōxanē, which has been Latinised to Roxana, wife of Alexander the Great, a name that originates from Old Iranian Rauxšnā meaning bright or radiant, sharing the same etymology as the Persian word “Roshan.”

It’s shit out of luck for me that I’m the complete opposite of what my name represents. The high-intensity migraine attacks leave me feeling sick and sallow, tired, and upset because I can’t seem to get the upper hand on my health. Nothing bright or radiant in my corner at the moment.

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I write erotic romance, LGBTQIA2S+, and BDSM with a ghostly twist. As a writer, dreamer, and avid reader, I inhabit fantastical worlds and have a penchant for book boyfriends. I may sometimes forget myself in a book. It may take me a minute or two to remember where, or who I am: a mother, a lover, a sister, a daughter, a friend, a confidante, a bit crazy and neurotic, and totally okay with who I am. Join the madness where my quirky, sarcastic sense of humor and easygoing temperament shine through on the page, and let yourself fall in love or lust. Happy reading, everyone. Roxanna Cross ~ Erotic romance you can really bite into! Xox