Cassandra

The meaning of Cassandra is 'one who excels over her man' and the name is of Greek origin. The name also means 'helper of mankind'. In Spanish, the name means 'unheeded prophetess'. 'Shining upon man' is its other meaning. According to the ancient myth, Cassandra was astonishingly gorgeous and blessed with the gift of seeing the future. Cassandra tried her best to save the Troys from fatal destruction. When the Trojans arrived with the big wooden horse outside the gates of their city, Cassandra warned them that if the horse was brought inside the city, the Greeks would destroy them. There also is a well-known syndrome called the 'Cassandra Syndrome' which is of importance in the fields of science.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

shining or excelling man

Origin

Greek

Numerology

C is for comic, laughter is your tonic.

A is for accord, the harmony you spread.

S is for secret, that you can certainly keep.

S is for superb, a great attitude about life.

A is for altruism, the unselfish you.

N is for name, a pleasant one indeed.

D is for dependable, on you I can rely.

R is for relish, you seek a challenge.

A is for accord, the harmony you spread.

Lucky

Cassandra lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Cassandra

• Cassandra Wilson American jazz singer
• Cassandra Clare pen name of Judith Rumelt, American novelist
• Cassandra Lee Morris American voice actress
• Cassandra Austen mother of novelist Jane Austen
• Cassandra Austen elder sister of novelist Jane Austen

Cassandra in Pop Culture

• Cassandra Greek mythological prophetess cursed by Apollo to receive horrible prophesies and have none believe her after refusing his romantic advances.
• Cassandra Wong character in the Wayne's World series
• Cassandra Cain aka Black Bat (formerly Batgirl II) from DC Comics
• Cassandra "Cassie" Sandsmark third Wonder Girl from DC Comics
• Cassandra Nova character in Marvel Universe