Cassiopeia

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Cassiopeia is derived from the Greek word "kassyppos," which means "she whose words excel." In Greek mythology, Cassiopeia was the queen of Ethiopia and mother of Andromeda.
Scripts(How to write)
Κασσιέπεια(Ancient Greek)
Κασσιόπεια,
Κασσιόπη
Pronunciation
kas-ee-ə-PEE-ə(English)
kass-ee-OH-pee-uh
Popularity
Cassiopeia is not a common name, and it is not currently ranked in the top 1000 names in the United States.

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Cassiopeia Name meanings & History

The name Cassiopeia is derived from the Greek word "kassyppos," which means "she whose words excel." In Greek mythology, Cassiopeia was the queen of Ethiopia and mother of Andromeda. Latinized form of Greek Κασσιόπεια (Kassiopeia) or Κασσιέπεια (Kassiepeia), possibly meaning "cassia juice". In Greek myth Cassiopeia was the wife of Cepheus and the mother of Andromeda. She was changed into a constellation and placed in the northern sky after she died. Cassiopeia is mainly used as a girl's name.

Zodiac Sign of Cassiopeia: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Cassiopeia:

C: Clever,Copycat,Chatty,Curious,Cute,Choice,Candid

A: Assertive,Ambitious,Angry,Argumentative,Action,Aggressive

S: Social Standing,Sensuality,Status,Sex,Success,Security,Solidity

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

O: Obsolete,Obstinate,Obsessive,Ostentatious,Organized

P: Partnership,Political,Passive,Pensive,Particular

E: Entertain,Enliven,Expressive,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Environment

Cassiopeia is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Although Cassiopeia is not a well-known name in pop culture, it has been used in various fictional works such as Cassiopeia Black in the Harry Potter series and Cassiopeia "Cassie" Sullivan in the 5th Wave book series.

2.) Cassiopeia (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) starry-eyed

Other Forms: Cass, Cassi, Kass, Kassiopia


3.) Cassiopeia (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) clever. Mythology: the wife of the Ethiopian king Cepheus; the mother of Andromeda.

Other Forms: Cassio


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