Kassia

Kassia is a female first name, known in Germany as a variant of Cassia. This name has its roots in the ancient Roman surname Cassius and translates into German as "the vain" or "the empty." It can also mean "the one descended from the Cassian family," which refers to the original family name.

What does the name Kassia mean?

The name Kassia is a German form of Cassia, which traces back to the Roman name Cassius. In German translation, it means "the vain" or "the empty." Its origin lies in Latin, derived from the word cassus, meaning "hollow," "empty," and "vain." Additionally, there is a connection to the name Kezia, which means "the cinnamon flower." An alternative spelling is Kassiana. The male equivalents are Kassius, Kassian, or Kasian.

Where does the name Kassia come from?

Kassia has Latin roots and means "the vain" or "the empty." The origin of the word is in the Latin term cassus, which means "hollow," "empty," or "vain." This name is prevalent in both German and English languages.

How do you pronounce Kassia?

Kassia is pronounced as 'Kass-ia'.

When is the name day of Kassia?

The name day for Kassia is celebrated on August 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Kassia is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2020 when it reached 2,824th place. Over the last ten years, Kassia has been given about 30 times, leading to a 5,046th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,387th.

Nicknames & pet names

Kassi / Kassy / Keyli

Similar first names

Famous people

• Kassia (Byzantine abbess, composer, and poet)