Cassandra

Fact sheet

Name: Cassandra
Gender: Girl name
Syllables: 3

Cassandra is a female first name with Greek roots. It is a Latinized variant of the name Kassandra. The exact meaning of the name has not yet been clearly defined.

What does the name Cassandra mean?

The first name Cassandra has its origins in ancient Greek and is often associated with 'the seductress.' However, there are also interpretations that view the name as 'the one who wraps men around her finger' or 'the man-catching one.' Additionally, the meaning 'the one who shines and stands out among people' is sometimes mentioned. The origins of the name may lie in the ancient Greek terms kékasmai (κέκασμαι), meaning 'to excel,' 'to surpass,' 'to shine,' or 'to transcend,' and andrós (ἀνδρός), meaning 'the man.' In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a prophetess and seer who was cursed to know the future but unable to change it. Her predictions, including the fall of Troy, were believed by no one. Nowadays, facts that no one believes are referred to as 'kassandrisch.' Variants of the name include Cassandre, Cassandria, Cassie, Cassy, Casandra, Casandria, Kassandre, Kassandane, and Kasandra. Male forms include Cassander, Casandro, and Kassander.

Where does the name Cassandra come from?

The name Cassandra has its roots in ancient Greek and is often translated as 'the seductress.'

How do you pronounce Cassandra?

The pronunciation of Cassandra is both sonorous and melodic. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'Cas-san-dra' [kaˈsandʁa]. It begins with an open A that conveys warmth, and the double S provides a gentle, hissing movement in the middle. The consonant cluster '-ndr-' gives the name structure. Overall, Cassandra radiates strength and elegance and is phonetically rich.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Cassandra enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,418th on the list of the most common first names for girls. Its best ranking was in 2009 when it reached 256th place. In the last ten years, Cassandra has been given as a first name about 520 times, placing it 829th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 678th.

Nicknames & pet names

Anda / Andra / Andy / Candy / Cas / Cas cas / Casca / Casdie / Casha / Casi / Cass / Cassa / Casscass / Cassen / Cassey / Cassi / Cassie / Cassis / Cassy / Cecki / Cessi / CoolCassi / Sandra / Sandy / Sanny / Sasse / Sunny

Similar first names

Casandra Kasandra Kassandra

Famous people

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Cassandra Oneal (American musician)

Frequently asked questions about the name Cassandra

What is the origin of the name Cassandra?

The name Cassandra has its roots in ancient Greek and is often translated as 'the seductress.' The word components come from kékasmai, meaning 'to excel' or 'to shine,' and andrós, meaning 'the man.'

What does the first name Cassandra mean?

Cassandra is often associated with 'the seductress,' but is also interpreted as 'the one who shines among people.' In Greek mythology, she was a prophetess whose predictions were often not believed.

Is Cassandra a popular name?

Cassandra is widespread in many countries, including English, French, Italian, and Portuguese. The name enjoys consistent popularity and has numerous variants and derivatives.