Kassandra Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkuh-SAN-druh / /kəˈsændrə/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: shining upon; Latin: defender of men
Historical & Cultural Background
Kassandra is derived from the Greek name Κασσάνδρα, which is associated with the mythological figure Cassandra, a daughter of Priam, the king of Troy. In mythology, she was granted the gift of prophecy but cursed so that no one would believe her predictions. The name has been used in various cultures and has seen variations in spelling and pronunciation over time. It has been predominantly used for girls, but there are instances of it being adapted for boys.
Trend Summary
Kassandra has been more commonly used for girls, with limited use for boys.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cassander
- Kassander
International Variants
- Cassandra (English)
- Kassandre (French)
- Cásandra (Spanish)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kassandra was first seen in the United States in 1993. Kassandra has ranked as high as #1236 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Kassandra has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kassandra (1993)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1995 | 5 |