Kassandra

Kassandra is a female first name with roots in ancient Greece. However, the exact meaning is not definitively clarified.

What does the name Kassandra mean?

The name Kassandra has its origins in ancient Greek and is often associated with the meanings 'the seductress' and 'the man-catching.' Additionally, it is occasionally interpreted as 'the one who shines above men and stands out.' The word components kékasmai (κέκασμαι), meaning 'to excel,' 'to surpass,' 'to shine,' or 'to transcend,' and andrós (ἀνδρός), meaning 'the man,' could form the basis of the name. In Greek mythology, Kassandra, also known as Cassandra, was a seer and the daughter of the Trojan king Priam. She foretold the downfall of Troy but was not believed, as she had once rejected Apollo, the god of prophecy and the fine arts, and was thus cursed to never be believed. For this reason, unheard warnings are now referred to as Cassandra calls. Variants of the name include Cassandre, Cassandria, Cassie, Cassy, Casandra, Casandria, Kassandre, Kassandane, and Kasandra. Male forms include Cassander, Casandro, and Kassander.

Where does the name Kassandra come from?

The origin of the name Kassandra is ancient Greek, meaning 'the seductress.'

How do you pronounce Kassandra?

The pronunciation of Kassandra is three to four syllables and shows a powerful structure. In German pronunciation, the name is usually rendered as 'Kas-san-dra' [kaˈsandʁa]. The name begins with a distinct K sound, giving it clarity. The double S creates a soft, hissing movement in the middle, while the consonant cluster '-ndr-' provides structure to the name. Kassandra thus appears strong, present, and melodic, with a sonically distinctive character.

When is the name day of Kassandra?

Kassandra is celebrated on April 2.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Kassandra enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,418th on the list of most common names for girls. Its best placement was in 2008 at 444th. Over the last ten years, Kassandra has been given as a first name approximately 300 times, placing it 1,214th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,136th.

Nicknames & pet names

Casey / Cassi / Cassie / Cassy / Ka / Kandra / Kasi / Kass / Kassandreus / Kassel / Kassi / Kassidy / Kassie / Kasskass / Kassko / Kassy / Kess / Kessi / Krassi / Sandra / Sandy / Sanny

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Famous people

• Cassandra Delos (fictional character in 'Divinely Damned')
• Cassandra Steen (German singer)
• Kassandra Clementi (Australian actress)