What is the origin of the name Cassandr?

Cassandr is a name of Greek origin.

How do you pronounce Cassandr?

Cassandr is pronounced kuh-SAN-der.

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Cassandr

kuh-SAN-der

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

152

Peak Year

#152 in 1989

First Recorded

1989

Style

Mythological

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Short form of Cassandra, a Greek name meaning 'shining upon man'.

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Cass Sandra

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Cass Sandra

Spelling Variations

Cassandra

Similar Names

Alexandra Samantha Sophia Victoria

Personality Traits

intelligentintuitivewisecompassionate

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