Cassandra
kah-SAN-druh
Popularity
#613
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
170,919
Peak Year
#7,073 in 1990
First Recorded
1902
Style
Mythological, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Of Greek origin, meaning 'shining upon man.' In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a Trojan princess with the gift of prophecy.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Cassandra Peterson
American actress known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.
Cassandra Clare
British author of young adult fiction.
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