Cassandra Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cassandra Name at a Glance

Name	Cassandra
Meaning	Unheeded prophetess. Cassandra was a Trojan prophetess, daughter of King Priam. In Homer's 'The Iliad' Cassandra's prediction of the fall of Troy was unheeded.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Cassandra Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cassandra means “Unheeded prophetess. Cassandra was a Trojan prophetess, daughter of King Priam. In Homer's 'The Iliad' Cassandra's prediction of the fall of Troy was unheeded”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cassandra Name Origin

Our database records Cassandra under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cassandra a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cassandra is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cassandra

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