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Cassiopeia
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Cassiopeia represents the Latinized variant of the Greek name Kassiopeia (Κασσιόπεια) from mythology. The English translation of the name is 'the juice of the Sweet Acacia.'
What does the name Cassiopeia mean?
Cassiopeia is the Latinized form of the Greek mythological name Kassiopeia (Κασσιόπεια). The name can be translated into English as 'the juice of the Sweet Acacia' (also known as Cassia). It originates from the ancient Greek Kassiópe (Κασσιόπη) or Kassiópeia (Κασσιόπεια), which stands for 'Cassia juice.' In Greek mythology, Cassiopeia was the mother of Andromeda and mistakenly believed herself to be more beautiful than the water nymphs, which brought the wrath of the sea god upon her. Her daughter Andromeda was to be sacrificed to a sea monster but was saved in time by Perseus. The pronunciation is: kass-ee-OH-pee-uh. An alternative spelling is Cassiopea.
Where does the name Cassiopeia come from?
Cassiopeia has its roots in ancient Greek and carries the meaning 'the juice of the Sweet Acacia.' The name is composed of the ancient Greek terms Kassiópe (Κασσιόπη) and Kassiópeia (Κασσιόπεια), both of which mean 'Cassia juice.' The Latinization of the name occurred later.
How do you pronounce Cassiopeia?
The name Cassiopeia has a melodic, five- to six-syllable structure. In German pronunciation, it is typically pronounced as 'Cas-si-o-pei-a' [kasi̯oˈpeːja], with the open vowels creating a harmonious sound. The stressed syllable with the long E forms the auditory center of the name. The open ending '-a' gives Cassiopeia an elegant and rounded finish. Overall, the name sounds melodious, poetic, and feminine.
Popularity
In Germany, Cassiopeia is a relatively common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of most popular female first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2015, reaching 1,798th place. Over the last ten years, Cassiopeia has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,833rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,283rd.
Nicknames & pet names
Cas / Casey / Casi / Cass / Cassi / Cassia / Cassio / Cässie / Cässy / Peia / Sio
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Famous people
- Cassiopeia Black (Character from Harry Potter / she was a pure-blood witch from the Black family)
Frequently asked questions about the name Cassiopeia
What is the origin of the name Cassiopeia?
Cassiopeia has its origin in ancient Greek and is composed of the terms Kassiópe and Kassiópeia, both of which mean 'Cassia juice.'
What does the name Cassiopeia mean?
The name means 'the juice of the Sweet Acacia' and refers to Greek mythology, where Cassiopeia mistakenly placed her beauty above that of the nymphs.
How popular is the name Cassiopeia?
Cassiopeia is a rather rare but increasingly popular name that appeals to many parents due to its mythological roots and melodious pronunciation.