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Its presence in Central Asia and the Caucasus can be attributed to the historical influence of the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union, where Slavic names spread across diverse ethnic and linguistic groups. The adoption of Aksana in regions like Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Dagestan likely reflects the cultural exchange and Russian-speaking populations in these areas, as well as the broader interaction between Slavic and local cultures during that period. You are correct though, about the name’s origins from Oksana.

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