Oksana Name Day Wishes

Oksana’s (Xenia’s) name day under the new church calendar of the OCU and UGCC is celebrated on 24 January; under the old style it is 6 February. Oksana is the Ukrainian form of the name Kseniia (Xenia), so the day honours Saint Xenia of Rome. Below are short name day wishes for Oksana, wishes in your own words, messages for a friend, mom, sister or colleague, and poems.

Other January name days: Tetiana’s name day and Vasyl’s name day; general collection — name day wishes.

Short name day wishes for Oksana

• Oksana, happy name day! Warmth, light and a welcoming home full of friends.
• Oksanka, happy angel day! May your guardian angel always be near.
• Ksenia, happy name day! May winter be cosy and the year a happy one.
• Happy name day, Oksana! Health, love and dreams come true.

Wishes in your own words

The name Xenia means “hospitable” in Greek, so wish her a home always full of dear guests and joy. For example: “Oksanka, happy name day! Your home is always warm, tasty and fun — no wonder your name means hospitality. May Saint Xenia protect you and may only good news knock at your door.”

For a friend

• Oksanka, happy name day! Thank you for your sincerity and laughter. May your dreams come true one after another.
• Happy angel day, my friend! Be happy, loved and always as charming as you are.
• Ksenia, congratulations! May this year bring you travel, inspiration and pleasant surprises.

For mom, sister or your love

• Mom, happy name day! Your home is the most welcoming in the world. Health and many happy years.
• Sis, happy name day! May your angel protect you and life bring only joy.
• My dear Oksanka, happy name day! You are my warmth in the middle of winter.

For a colleague

• Oksana, happy name day! Thank you for your energy and kindness. Success and inspiration.
• Happy name day, Oksana! May work bring satisfaction and home always feel cosy.

Name day poems for Oksana

Happy name day, Oksana dear!
May winter bring you warmth and cheer,
May happiness and love so true
Wrap around and care for you!

Oksana, a name as soft as song,
May life be bright the whole year long,
May joy fall gently like the snow
And spring inside your heart still glow!

About the feast

Saint Xenia lived in the 5th century. According to tradition, she was the daughter of a noble Roman but left her wealth behind and founded a convent. In Ukraine the name Kseniia long ago became Oksana — one of the most common and beloved female names.

Flowers for Oksana

In winter it is especially lovely to receive fresh flowers — tender spray roses or an orchid that will bloom for months.

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More options in our potted plants and flowers for a friend sections.

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FAQ

When is Oksana’s name day?

Under the new church calendar — on 24 January; under the old style — on 6 February.

Are Oksana and Kseniia the same name?

Yes, Oksana is the Ukrainian folk form of the Greek name Xenia, so they share the same name day.

What to give Oksana on her name day?

A bouquet of flowers, a potted orchid, personalised jewellery or a nice gift certificate.

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Author: Maria Svitlovir

Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.