Cassandra Name Meaning
The name Cassandra comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Cassandra below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Cassandra Name Meaning
English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Greek Mythology (Latinized)From the Greek name Κασσανδρα (Kassandra), derived from possibly κεκασμαι (kekasmai) "to excel, to shine" and ανηρ (aner) "man"...
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