Kassandra

Meaning of Kassandra

Kassandra means "shining upon man." It combines "kekasmai" (to shine) and "aner" (man).

Kassandra has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kassandra

After ranking as high as #272 in 2002, Kassandra has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kassandra

• Cassandra Peterson
  Actress, Elvira Mistress of Dark
• Cassandra Wilson
  Jazz singer and musician
• Cassandra Clare
  Author, "The Mortal Instruments"
• Cassandra Freeman
  Actress, "Atlanta", "Luke Cage"
• Cassandra Sánchez Navarro
  Mexican actress

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Questions about the name Kassandra

What does the name Kassandra mean?

Kassandra means kassandra means "shining upon man." it combines "kekasmai" (to shine) and "aner" (man), and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Kassandra a boy's or a girl's name?

Kassandra is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kassandra?

Kassandra did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Kassandra most popular?

Kassandra peaked at #272 in 2002.