Cassandra
/K-AE-S-AE-N-D-R-AE/
She who entangles men, from Greek. In myth, Cassandra had the gift of prophecy but the curse of never being believed
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This page tells you what Cassandra means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against your family & your heritage, and your baby's birth details.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Cassandra is a Christian girl name of English origin, meaning “She who entangles men, from Greek. In myth, Cassandra had the gift of prophecy but the curse of never being believed”.
Cassandra is a girl's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "She who entangles men, from Greek. In myth, Cassandra had the gift of prophecy but the curse of never being believed" and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Common among British, American, European families, Cassandra carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Cassandra
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Cassandra lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Cassandra's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Cassandra's saint & feast day →What does Cassandra's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Cassandra resonates in either tradition.
Cassandra's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Cassandra's full reading →
Does Cassandra go with your family's names?
Cassandra breaks into 8 sounds: /K-AE-S-AE-N-D-R-AE/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Cassandra sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Cassandra beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Cassandra — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Cassandra
If Cassandra resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in British families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Wisdom cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Cassandra
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Common questions about Cassandra
What does the name Cassandra mean?
Cassandra means "She who entangles men, from Greek. In myth, Cassandra had the gift of prophecy but the curse of never being believed." It is a girl name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Cassandra a boy or girl name?
Cassandra is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Cassandra?
Cassandra is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Cassandra a Christian name?
Yes. Cassandra is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Cassandra mean in English?
Cassandra originates from English, where it means "She who entangles men, from Greek. In myth, Cassandra had the gift of prophecy but the curse of never being believed."
What are common nicknames for Cassandra?
Common short forms of Cassandra include Casi, Cass.
What is the numerology of Cassandra?
Cassandra has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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