Cassandra
Cassandra is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “she who shines upon mankind.” It ranked #631 in the United States in 2025. In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a Trojan princess blessed with prophecy by Apollo but cursed so that no one would…
how do you pronounce Cassandra?
kah-SAN-drah
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what does Cassandra mean?
The name Cassandra means “she who shines upon mankind.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a Trojan princess blessed with prophecy by Apollo but cursed so that no one would believe her predictions. Her story has become a powerful metaphor in literature and psychology for truth-tellers who go unheeded.
where does the name Cassandra come from?
Wikipedia gives no etymological meaning for Cassandra, so the she-who-shines-upon-mankind gloss given elsewhere isn't confirmed here. It does confirm the Greek mythology: Cassandra was the daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy, gifted with prophecy but cursed so no one would believe her — the same story referenced in the table's cultural note. Cassander is given as the masculine form.
the history of Cassandra
Per Wikipedia, the name has been in occasional use since the Middle Ages; the usual English nickname is Cassie, and Cassandre is the French version.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #631 |
| 2024 | #615 |
| 2023 | #641 |
| 2022 | #652 |
| 2021 | #601 |
| 2020 | #655 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Cassandra?
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Variants around the world
who are famous people named Cassandra?
- Cassandra Clare (bestselling author of The Mortal Instruments)
- Cassandra Peterson (actress, known as Elvira)
what names are similar to Cassandra?
what names go well with Cassandra?
Sibling names that share Cassandra's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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