Cassandra (name)
Cassandra, by Anthony Frederick Augustus Sandys, 1885. | |
| Pronunciation | /kəˈsændrə/ Ancient Greek: [kasːándra] |
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| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Greek mythology |
| Meaning | the one who shines and excels over men |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Casandra, Cassandre, Cassie, Casey, Sandra, Sandy |
Cassandra, also spelled Kassandra, is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Cassander is the masculine form of Cassandra. In Greek mythology, Cassandra (Greek: Κασσάνδρα) was the daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy. She had the gift of prophecy, but was cursed so that none would believe her prophecies. The name has been in occasional use since the Middle Ages. The usual English nickname is Cassie. Cassandre is the French version of the name.