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Cassandra Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "cassandra" is "shining upon man", and is used often for "girls".

Name
cassandra
Meaning
shining upon man
Pronunciation
kuh-san-druh
Used for
girls
Syllables
3

Cassandra Name Details

Cassandra is a Greek name derived from the word 'Alexandros', which means 'defender of men'. In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a princess of Troy who was blessed with the gift of prophecy but cursed with the fact that no one would believe her. She warned her people about the Trojan Horse, but her warnings were ignored, leading to the fall of Troy.

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