Cassandra
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Cassandra
Cassandra derives from the Greek name Κασσάνδρα (Kassandra), meaning "she who excels" or "shining" from the elements *kad-* (excel) and *andrē* (man/excellence).
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Etymology
Cassandra derives from the Greek name Κασσάνδρα (Kassandra), meaning "she who excels" or "shining" from the elements *kad-* (excel) and *andrē* (man/excellence). The name is primarily used in Western cultures and Christianity, with notable historical roots in Greek mythology as the Trojan princess cursed by Apollo to speak prophecies that no one would believe.
Cassandra currently ranks #631 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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