♀ Name Kassandra – Shining Upon Men

Origin:	Greek
Meaning:	catcher of men, entangler of men, shining upon men, who fills men with love
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The feminine name Kassandra originates from Greek and appears in Greek mythology. The meaning of the name is not definitively settled. Kassandra could mean “catcher of men” or “shining upon men.”

Where does the name Kassandra come from?

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 Kassandra mean?

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

Word composition

• Ancient Greek “ἀνήρ” (anēr) = man
• Greek “κεκασμαι” (kekasmai) = to shine
• Ancient Greek “κασσύω” (kassuō) = to stitch up, to concoct a plot

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Last updated: 1/12/2025