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Cassandra: Meaning & Origin

Cassandra is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “Shining upon man”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 30% of baby names. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

ka-SAN-dra

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

70/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 30% of popular names.

Nicknames

CassCassie

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

24%
62
2010
47
Current
#28
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Cassandra Hope
  • Cassandra Marie
  • Cassandra Jade

Famous Namesakes

  • Cassandra Clare
  • Cassandra Wilson

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Cassandra