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Casandra

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Pronounced kah-SAN-drah /kɑˈsæn.drɑ/High

Meaning: A form/spelling of Cassandra — from the Greek, variously 'one who shines/excels over men' and 'she who entangles men' (the Trojan prophetess); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: One who shines over men; a prophetess: Casandra is a form of Cassandra. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA form/spelling of Cassandra — from the Greek, variously 'one who shines/excels over men' and 'she who entangles men' (the Trojan prophetess); routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#10261 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 15,784

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019402025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Casandra is a form/spelling of Cassandra — from the Greek, variously 'one who shines/excels over men' and 'she who entangles men' (the Trojan prophetess; routes uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'kah-SAN-drah').

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Cassandra. Rare in this form, one-who-shines at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Cassandra is Greek, variously 'one who shines/excels over men' (the Trojan prophetess) — Casandra is a form of it, lyrical and classic (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'kah-SAN-drah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Cassandra — routes uncertain

Variations

CassandraKasandraCasaundra

Nicknames

Cassie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Casandra mean?

Casandra is a form of Cassandra — Greek, variously 'one who shines/excels over men' (the Trojan prophetess); the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Casandra?

It's said kah-SAN-drah /kɑˈsæn.drɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Casandra a boy or girl name?

Casandra is a girl's name.

How popular is Casandra?

Casandra is a rare name in the U.S.

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