Cassian

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The name Cassian means “hollow, empty; of Cassius.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.

Cassian derives from the Roman family name Cassius. It surged in popularity through the character Cassian Andor in 'Star Wars: Rogue One' and the romantasy hero Cassian in Sarah J. Maas's 'A Court of Thorns and Roses.'

Wiktionary describes Cassian simply as a derivative of Cassius and the name of early saints. It does not itself gloss a meaning, and the hollow or empty sense given elsewhere isn't confirmed here — the sources fetched for Cassius elsewhere in this same batch likewise trace it only to the Roman gens Cassia without settling on a meaning for that root.

Wiktionary notes Cassian was borne by early saints, though it gives no further historical detail, such as specific names, dates, or its modern pop-culture revival.

• Cassian Andor (Star Wars character)
• John Cassian (early Christian monk)
• Cassian (A Court of Silver Flames character)

Sibling names that share Cassian's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.