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Origin and Meaning of Cassandra

Gender

Feminine

Origin of Cassandra

Greek

Usage of Cassandra

English, Greek Mythology

Meaning of Cassandra

The name Cassandra possibly means "she who entangles men" in Greek. It is also considered as a feminine form of Alexander.

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In Greek mythology, Cassandra (also known as Alexandra) was a daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy whose beauty caused Apollo to grant her the gift of prescience.

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