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Cassian

KAS-ee-ən

Popularity

#616

rising

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

2,270

Peak Year

#564 in 2023

First Recorded

1997

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derived from the Roman family name Cassius, possibly meaning 'empty' or 'vain'. Also linked to Cassius Dio, a Roman historian.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Saint Cassian of Imola

    4th-century Christian saint and martyr

  • Cassian Elwes

    British independent film producer

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

IntelligentCreativeCharismaticIndependent

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