Cassandre
French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Cassandre
Cassandre comes from the Greek name Κασσάνδρα (Kassandra), derived from the elements "kossos" (to shine) and "andros" (man), meaning "she who shines upon men" or alternatively from "quer" (to excel) combined with "andros." The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and among Christian populations, though it derives from Greek mythology where Cassandra was a Trojan princess cursed by Apollo to prophesy truths that would never be believed.
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Etymology
Cassandre comes from the Greek name Κασσάνδρα (Kassandra), derived from the elements "kossos" (to shine) and "andros" (man), meaning "she who shines upon men" or alternatively from "quer" (to excel) combined with "andros." The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and among Christian populations, though it derives from Greek mythology where Cassandra was a Trojan princess cursed by Apollo to prophesy truths that would never be believed.
Cassandre currently ranks #16,592 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1985.
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