Kassandrea Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kas-an-DREE-ah //kæˈsændriə//
Origin: Greek; Latin
Meaning: Greek: shining upon man; Latin: defender of men
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Kassandrea is a variant of the name Cassandra, which has its roots in ancient Greek. The name Cassandra is derived from the Greek elements "kassandra," meaning "she who entangles men," and "aner," meaning "man." The name is associated with a figure in Greek mythology, specifically a daughter of Priam, the king of Troy.
Cassandra was granted the gift of prophecy by the god Apollo, but after spurning his advances, she was cursed so that no one would believe her predictions, a narrative that has resonated through various literary and artistic works since antiquity. Cassandra's story has been referenced in numerous classical texts, including works by Homer and later dramatists such as Euripides and Aeschylus.
The name gained prominence in the medieval period as it was adopted into Latin as "Cassandra," appearing in various translations of Greek texts. The name's introduction into English can be traced back to the Renaissance, when interest in classical literature surged, leading to its incorporation into English literature and culture.
The variant Kassandrea may reflect a modern adaptation or feminization of the original name, aligning with trends in naming conventions that favor unique or stylistically distinct forms. The enduring legacy of the name Cassandra and its variants, including Kassandrea, is evident in its symbolic associations with foresight, tragedy, and the complexities of human relationships.
These themes have made the name a subject of interest in literature, art, and psychology, contributing to its lasting significance in cultural narratives.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kassandrea was first seen in the United States in 1989.
Kassandrea has ranked as high as #1191 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Kassandrea has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Kassandrea is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Kassandrea was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Kassandrea
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Kassandrea.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 |