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How to Pronounce Kasaundra

Pronounced kuh-SAWN-druh /kəˈsɔːn.drə/High

Meaning: Kasaundra is an elaborated respelling of Cassandra, the Trojan princess and prophetess of Greek myth. The name's meaning is debated, often linked to 'shining' or 'she who entangles men'; the K- and -au- spelling is a modern American flourish.Low

In 30 seconds: Kasaundra restyles Cassandra, the Greek prophetess name, with a K and an -au- (said 'kuh-SAWN-druh').

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MeaningKasaundra is an elaborated respelling of Cassandra, the Trojan princess and prophetess of Greek myth. The name's meaning is debated, often linked to 'shining' or 'she who entangles men'; the K- and -au- spelling is a modern American flourish.

U.S. rank (2015)#17789 ↗ Rising

2015 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 455

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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History & Origin

Kasaundra is a respelling of Cassandra, borne in Greek legend by a daughter of King Priam of Troy gifted with prophecy but fated never to be believed. Scholars link the name to elements suggesting 'shining' or 'entangler of men'. Kasaundra gives the classical name a K- opening and -au- vowel in the late-century respelling fashion.

It was a rare variant, cresting around 1990 as Cassandra was popular and fading after. A Kasaundra today is likely a Gen-Xer or younger; the spelling is a period flourish while Cassandra keeps the myth and the nickname Sandra alive.

Did you know? In Greek myth Cassandra is cursed to speak true prophecies no one believes, so the name carries a note of tragic foresight beneath its many modern spellings like Kasaundra.

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References — Kasaundra — respelling of Cassandra

Variations

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Nicknames

KassieSandraSaundra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kasaundra mean?

Kasaundra is a respelling of Cassandra, the Greek prophetess, a name often linked to 'shining' or 'entangler of men'.

How do you pronounce Kasaundra?

It's said kuh-SAWN-druh /kəˈsɔːn.drə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kasaundra a boy or girl name?

Kasaundra is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kasaundra?

Kasaundra has always been rare, a late-century respelling of Cassandra.