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Casian

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAH-see-an /ˈkɑ.si.ən/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Cassian — from the Latin Cassianus, 'of the Cassia family' (from cassus, 'hollow/empty/vain'); a saint's name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Of the Cassia family; hollow: Casian spells Cassian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'KAH-see-an').
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Origin LowLatin, Romanian
MeaningA spelling of Cassian — from the Latin Cassianus, 'of the Cassia family' (from cassus, 'hollow/empty/vain'); a saint's name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9099 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 14

History & Origin

Casian is a spelling of Cassian — from the Latin Cassianus, 'of the Cassia family' (from cassus, 'hollow/empty/vain'); a saint's name (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'KAH-see-an').

In the U.S. it appears in Romanian families. Rare in this form, of-the-Cassia-family at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Cassian comes from the Latin Cassianus, 'of the Cassia family' (from cassus, 'hollow') — a saint's name — Casian is a spelling, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAH-see-an').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Cassian — routes layered

Variations

CassianCassienKassian

Nicknames

Cas

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Casian mean?

Casian spells Cassian — Latin 'of the Cassia family' (from cassus, 'hollow'); a saint's name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Casian?

It's said KAH-see-an /k.si.n/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Casian a boy or girl name?

Casian is a boy's name.

How popular is Casian?

Casian is a very rare name in the U.S.

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