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Kassia
Pronounced KASS-ee-ah /ΛkΓ¦s.i.Ι/Medium
Meaning: From Greek kasia, 'cassia, cinnamon' (a fragrant spice); also a Polish short form of Katarzyna (Catherine), 'pure'; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Kassia comes from Greek kasia, 'cassia, cinnamon' (a fragrant, warming spice) β borne by the remarkable 9th-century Byzantine poet, composer, and abbess Kassia. It is also a Polish short form of Katarzyna (Catherine), 'pure' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, warm name (said 'KASS-ee-ah'; nickname Kass).
In the U.S. it appears in Greek and Polish families. Rare, cassia-or-pure at the root, and lyrical.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Kassia mean?
Kassia is Greek for 'cassia, cinnamon', and a Polish short of Catherine, 'pure'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Kassia?
It's said KASS-ee-ah /ΛkΓ¦s.i.Ι/ β three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Kassia a boy or girl name?
Kassia is a girl's name.
How popular is Kassia?
Kassia is a rare name in the U.S.