To excel; shine (Greek)
Name Profile
Cassandra
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Cassandra.
Primary meaning
Shining upon man (Greek)
Pronunciation: kah-SAHN-drah
Profile summary
From Greek 'Kassandra' meaning 'shining upon man.' In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a Trojan princess cursed by Apollo to prophesy truth without being believed. Popular as a given name in English-speaking countries. The current meaning shown for this name is Shining upon man (Greek). The catalog pronunciation is listed as kah-SAHN-drah. It is listed alongside the related form Kassandra. Cassandra appears in unisex naming lists and nature style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
Why this name stands out
Etymology note
Cassandra is currently cataloged under Greek (mythology) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Shining upon man (Greek).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Greek (mythology) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Cassandra is grouped as a nature unisex name. Related form for this profile: Kassandra. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
Variants & Explore Collections
Sponsored
Usability Check: Always test how "Cassandra" sounds with your surname. Say it aloud ten times at normal conversation speed to check for any "clipped" sounds or unintended puns.