Kassandra
Kassandra is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “she who entangles men, prophetess.” Kassandra is the original Greek spelling of Cassandra, the Trojan prophetess.
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how do you pronounce Kassandra?
kah-SAHN-drah
where does the name Kassandra come from?
Kassandra is a spelling of Cassandra closer to the Greek original.
This spelling preserves the authentic Hellenic form with the double 's' and emphasizes the name's Greek heritage. It has gained modern popularity as a distinctive alternative to the more common Cassandra.
how popular is this name?
Kassandra has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 37 years since 1981. It peaked at #120 in 1993, and ranked #896 in 2017.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2017 | #896 |
| 2016 | #806 |
| 2015 | #756 |
| 2014 | #684 |
| 2013 | #709 |
| 2012 | #685 |
| 2011 | #624 |
| 2010 | #546 |
| 2009 | #573 |
| 2008 | #530 |
| 2000 | #284 |
| 1993 | #120 |
| 1990 | #312 |
| 1981 | #829 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Kassandra fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Kassandra?
- Kassandra (protagonist in Assassin's Creed Odyssey)
- Kassandra (Venezuelan telenovela, one of the most-watched globally)
what are the nicknames and variants of Kassandra?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Kassandra?
what names go well with Kassandra?
Sibling names that share Kassandra's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Kassandra
What does the name Kassandra mean?
Kassandra means “she who entangles men, prophetess”.
What is the origin of the name Kassandra?
Kassandra comes from the Greek naming tradition. Related forms include Cassandra.
How popular is the name Kassandra?
Kassandra ranked #896 in the US in 2017, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1993, at #120, and it has spent 37 years in the top 1,000 since 1981.
Is Kassandra a boy or girl name?
Kassandra is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Kassandra?
Kassandra is pronounced kah-SAHN-drah, with 3 syllables.
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