Name Kasandra Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Kasandra

Kasandra is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Kasandra?

Kasandra is a form of the name Kassandra. Kassandra is a name from Greek mythology. She is the daughter of king Priam, a Trojan princess and was cursed by Apollo, so that no one believes her prophecies about the Trojan war.

What does the name Kasandra mean?

The meaning of the name Kasandra is unclear. The second element of the name derived from ancient Greek “anēr/ἀνήρ” meaning “man”. The first element is of unknown origin. One assumes, that Kasandra means “shining upon men” and “who fills men with love” (from Greek “kekasmai/κεκασμαι” = to shine) or “catcher of men”, “entangler of men” (from ancient Greek “kassuō/κασσύω” = to stitch up/to concoct a plot).

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Variants of the name Kasandra