The nameKassandra
Kassandra is a spelling of Cassandra, a girl's name taken from the Trojan prophetess of Greek mythology. In France it was mostly given in the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
The meaning of Cassandra is debated. It is often linked to the Greek kassein, "to shine", and aner, "man".
Origin
Greek. Cassandra, daughter of King Priam, received the gift of prophecy from Apollo, but no one believed her.
History
Kassandra appeared in France in the late 1980s and peaked in the early 2000s.
Popularity of the name Kassandra
Kassandra in France
Kassandra was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 2,215 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Kassandra. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Kassandra in France were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 17 births a year on average, against 41 in the five years before.
Kassandra in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kassandra mean?
The meaning of Cassandra is debated. It is often linked to the Greek kassein, "to shine", and aner, "man".
What is the origin of the name Kassandra?
Greek. Cassandra, daughter of King Priam, received the gift of prophecy from Apollo, but no one believed her.
Is Kassandra a girl's or a boy's name?
Kassandra is a girl's name.