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Kassandra

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Pronounced kuh-SAN-druh /kəˈsæn.drə/High

Meaning: She who entangles men; possibly from Greek kassein (to shine) + andros (man); exact etymology disputedMedium

In 30 seconds: A K-spelling variant of Cassandra, the Trojan princess blessed with true prophecy and cursed never to be believed. Her name has become an English word for someone whose accurate warnings are dismissed.
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Origin HighGreek
MeaningShe who entangles men; possibly from Greek kassein (to shine) + andros (man); exact etymology disputed
U.S. rank (2024)#1217 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births193 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 33,312

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319452024

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

History & Origin

Kassandra is a K-spelling of Cassandra, from Greek mythology. The Trojan princess Kassandra was given true prophecy by Apollo but cursed to never be believed. The etymological root is disputed — possibly from kassein (to shine) and andros (man).

Kassandra ranked #1217 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Apollo gave Cassandra the gift of prophecy but, when she rejected him, cursed her so that no one would ever believe her predictions. She foretold the fall of Troy, the Trojan Horse, and her own murder — all true, all disbelieved. A 'Cassandra' is now any accurate warner dismissed as alarmist.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Kassandra — Greek mythology etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

CassandraCasandraKassandre

Nicknames

KassKassieSandraSandy

Famous Bearers

  • ★Cassandra (mythological)
    Trojan princess in Greek mythology given true prophecy by Apollo but cursed never to be believed. Kassandra is the Greek/transliterated form of the name.

If you like Kassandra…

Cassandra— the standard C-spelling of the same name
Cassidy— Cass- opening Irish name with the same casual energy
Calandra— Greek -andra ending name with the same mythological feel
Lysandra— Greek -andra ending name in the same classical tradition
Alejandra— Spanish -andra ending name with the same four-syllable flow

Frequently Asked

What does the name Kassandra mean?

Kassandra's etymology is disputed — possibly 'she who entangles men' from Greek. She was the Trojan princess cursed to speak true prophecy that no one believed.

How do you pronounce Kassandra?

It's said kuh-SAN-druh — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kassandra a boy or girl name?

Kassandra is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Kassandra?

Kassandra ranked #1217 for U.S. girls in 2024.