Gender Feminine
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Meaning & History

From a Turkish nickname meaning "Ruthenian". This referred to the region of Ruthenia, covering Belarus, Ukraine and western Russia. Roxelana (1502-1558), also known by the name Hürrem, was a slave and then concubine of Süleyman the Magnificent, sultan of the Ottoman Empire. She eventually became his wife and produced his heir, Selim II.

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Other Languages & CulturesRoksolana(Russian) Roksolana(Ukrainian)

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Entry updated October 20, 2016