Cassandra name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 15th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Old Greek

Usage: German, English, Greek, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Cassandra

cass-AN-dra

Meaning: Protrude, Man, Virile, Warrior and Shining Upon Man

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What does Cassandra mean?
Variations of Cassandra
Nicknames for Cassandra
How popular is Cassandra?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Cassandra
Sibling Names for Cassandra
Famous People Named Cassandra
Lists having Cassandra

What does Cassandra mean?

Admired Old Greek Cassandra means "Protrude, Man, Virile, Warrior or Shining Upon Man" which is particulary used in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, German, Greek, Finnish and English is used as a gender insensitive name .

Cassandra is version of famed Kassandra. Kassandra is variant form of pleasing Cassandra. Also Kassandra is another transcription of Greek κεκασμαι = 'to shine';Greek ανηρ, genitive ανδρος = 'man'. Also Kassandra is another transcription of Greek kassuō = 'I concoct a plot';anēr, genitive andros = 'man'.

Also Kassandra is another transcription of Greek *kad- = 'to outstand';Greek anér, andrós = 'man'. Also Kassandra is another transcription of an unknown first element;Greek ανηρ, genitive ανδρος = 'man'. Kassandra's meaning is Virile, Warrior and Man came from Old Greek..

Cassandra is celebrated on November 10th.

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How do I pronounce Cassandra?

The one syllabled name Cassandra is commonly pronounced as cass-AN-dra with emphasis on second AN syllable. c(a)-ssand-ra or cass(an)-dra are the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Cassandra

Casandra, Kassandra, Sandra, Sandi, Sandy

Nicknames for Cassandra

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Names that rhyme with Cassandra

How popular is the name Cassandra?

Cassandra was among the very popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1902 around 168063 babies have been given the name. At its zenith in 1990, the moniker grabbed the 49th spot and 7053 baby girls were given the name.

However after 149 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 1 times Also, Cassandra was a popular name in France.

Over 24104 babies have been given the first name in 40 years. When at its peak in 1993, 1914 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 42nd position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 40 years. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 2 times

Cassandra was a common name in England and Wales.

Over 988 babies have been named Cassandra since 1996. When at the peak of its usage in 1996,. But after 23 years, the name has lost its appeal a bit and is now ranking low.

Also, In Sweden, Cassandra was once a common name since emerging in 1998 it has been given to over 503 babies. When at its peak in 1998,. After 5 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Also, Cassandra is common in Belgium where over 1317 new-borns have been given the name since 1995. At the peak of its usage in 1998, the moniker grabbed the 90th spot and 115 baby girls were given the name.

Also, Cassandra was a common name in New South Wales. Over 4946 babies have been named Cassandra since 1969. At the peak of its usage in 1992,. After 31 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Also, Cassandra used to be a common name in Queensland, first appeared in 1972 and over 2685 babies have been given the name in 27 years. When at its peak in 1992,.

After 27 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Cassandra is a unique baby name in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 300 names.

In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 257 on girl names chart when 27 babies were named Cassandra. Over 382 babies in Switzerland have been named Cassandra. The name is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, although it has been in use since 1976 but could not make beyond the top 300.

Over 267 babies in Ireland have been named Cassandra.

But Cassandra is a popular baby name in Canada where every 1 in 4000 have the name as well as in, Haiti, Australia and England.

At least, 200000 people globally have been given the name as per our estimate.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018			661	443
2017			606	496
2016			570	540
2015			510	612
2014			515	598

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Cassandra in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	5	661	535
	0	0	0	501
	3	1	2191	925
	3	1	390	552
	3	0	418	0

Numerological aspects of Cassandra

If you want to play with the big players, act like one. You prefer to deal with things that matter and leave out all the rest. If your name ends up with the letter A, it means you are a creative fellow with a great wish to succeed in your career. You are just scared to express your feelings because you secretly believe it will give people power over you. You are always open to experience something new.

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Stavroula - Stavroula's meaning is Cross used for baby girls and is used notably in Greek is of Old Greek origin
Vernika - Rare unisex name Vernika is originated from Germanic and Old Greek, Vernika means "Colorful" is used largely in Swedish, Gujarati and Tamil languages
Marite - Girl name Marite has its origin in Hebrew and Greek used particulary in Finnish and Swedish languages, Marite means "Princess of the Sea"
Adara - Atypical Adara is used particulary in Greek and Assamese aimed at baby girls. Its origin is in Arabic and Old Greek, Adara means "Beauty, Fire or Virgin"
Doralice - Doralice's meaning is Dora or Alice came from Old Greek and is given to girls is specifically used in Italian and French

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Sibling Names for Cassandra

If you're considering the name "Cassandra" for your little one, you may be wondering what names would pair well with it for a set of siblings. From classic to unique, we've compiled a list of names that complement this stunning moniker perfectly. Here are our top picks!

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Famous people named Cassandra

Cassandra Golds, Her first book, Michael and the Secret War
Cassandra Willoughby, Duchess of Chandos, English historian, travel writer and artist
Cassandra Wilson, American jazz musician, vocalist, songwriter
Cassandra Peterson,
Cassandra Harris, Australian actress
Cassandra Vasik, Canadian country music singer-songwriter
Cassandra Potter, American curler best
Cassandra Ponti, Filipino actress, dancer, model
Cassandra Magrath, Australian actress
Cassandra Lynn, American model and is 'Playboy's' Playmate of the Month for February 2006
Cassandra Steen, German singer
Cassandra Gava, American actress and producer best
Cassandra Trotter, soap character
Cassandra Ford, visual artist and co-founder/original lead singer of The Vincent Black Shadow

Cassandra Austen, amateur English watercolourist and the elder sister of Jane Austen
Cassandra Clare, The Mortal Instruments'
Cassandra Hesseltine in Straight Out as Producer
Cassandra Beske Dunn in The Parker Tribe as Actress
Cassandra Federman in The Last Days of Shaniko as Actress
Cassandra St. James in Porn Shoot Massacre as Actress
Cassandra Arza in The Song as Producer
Cassandra Inman in The Last Five Years as Actress
Cassandra French in Do Elephants Pray? as Actress
Cassandra Schomer in Coming to My Senses as Actress
Cassandra Dawn in Episode #1.2 as
Cassandra Quarto in 3 Times a Charm as Actress

In 1984, Cassandra Delaney portrayed the role of Sharon in comedy and drama movie One Night Stand.
Cassandra Kane, from 2009 horror film Family Demons, who played Billie.
Cassandra Ray, from 1997 drama, fantasy flick Levitation, who portrayed Young Acey.
In 2005 action and comedy flick, Dead Fish, Cassandra Bell portrayed Sugar Waters.
Cassandra Finney played leading role of Lacy Carlson in 2003 romance film A Lover for My Husband.
Cassandra Swaby played critical character of Sarah in 2010 horror flick Slaughtered.