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Cassandra

kah-SAN-druh

Letters9
Syllables3
OriginGreek

The Story of Cassandra

This name holds the echo of prophecy, a voice that saw the future, now waiting for your daughter to call it her own.

Cassandra is a name steeped in Greek mythology, meaning 'shining upon man.' In legend, she was a Trojan princess cursed to utter prophecies that no one would believe. Her name traveled from ancient Troy through classical literature and into the Western canon, appearing in art and drama for centuries, a potent symbol of foresight and tragedy.

There's a depth to Cassandra, a sense of mystery and knowing that feels intrinsic. When you say her name, you can almost hear the resonance of ancient truths. Writing 'Cassandra' on a birth certificate feels like bestowing a profound gift, a touch of the prescient. It’s a name for a child who will see the world with extraordinary clarity and grace.

What It Means

Of Greek origin, meaning 'shining upon man.' In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a Trojan princess with the gift of prophecy.

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Numerology

9

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.

Personality Traits

MysteriousIntuitiveIntelligentCreative

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#7,073 in 1990

Total Births

170,919

First Recorded

1902

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