Girl name
Cassandra name meaning
“one who shines among people”
Cassandra is a feminine name from Greek Kassandra, commonly linked to the interpretation “one who shines among people”. This reading connects elements meaning shining and man or people, although the etymology is disputed. Kassandra is also the name of a prophetess in the Trojan stories.
What does Cassandra mean?
One who shines among people
In Indonesian: yang bersinar di antara manusia
Origin and cultural usage of Cassandra
From Greek 'Kassandra', the name of a prophetess in the Trojan stories. One interpretation connects it with elements meaning shining and man or people, but its etymology is disputed.
How to pronounce Cassandra
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦱ꧀ꦱꦤ꧀ꦢꦿ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮞ᮪ᮞᮔ᮪ᮓᮢ |
Is Cassandra a girl’s name?
Yes, Cassandra is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Cassandra ranks #2,035 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Cassandra
- Cassandra Angelie
- Cassandra Massardi · b. 1976
FAQ about the name Cassandra
What is the meaning of Cassandra?
Cassandra means one who shines among people. From Greek 'Kassandra', the name of a prophetess in the Trojan stories. One interpretation connects it with elements meaning shining and man or people, but its etymology is disputed.
Is Cassandra a girl’s name?
Yes, Cassandra is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Cassandra have?
Cassandra has 3 syllables (Cas-san-dra) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Cassandra?
Cassandra ranks #2,035 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Cassandra?
Notable people named Cassandra include Cassandra Angelie, Cassandra Massardi.
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