Names Cassius

Cassius

Found 4 entry about "Cassius"

Gender

Male (Masculine | Boy)

Usage/Origins

Meaning

The name Cassius means "hollow" or "empty" in Latin, but can also refer to someone from the Roman family name Cassius.

Pronunciation

KAS-ee-əs(English)
KAS-see-oos(Latin)
KASH-əs(English)
The name Cassius is pronounced as KASH-əs

Popularity

The popularity of the name Cassius has fluctuated over time. It was most popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s, but saw a decline in usage during the mid-20th century. In recent years, the name has seen a resurgence in popularity, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom.

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Cassius Name meanings & History

The name Cassius means "hollow" or "empty" in Latin, but can also refer to someone from the Roman family name Cassius. Roman family name that was possibly derived from Latin cassus meaning "empty, vain". This name was borne by several early saints. In modern times, it was the original first name of boxer Muhammad Ali (1942-2016), who was named after his father Cassius Clay, who was himself named after the American abolitionist Cassius Clay (1810-1903). Cassius is a name that can be used for baby boys born in any part of the world.

Zodiac Sign of Cassius: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Cassius:

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

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

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

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

U: Unity,Universality,Utopia,Understanding,Undermining

Cassius is:

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Famous People

Famous people with the name Cassius include boxer Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Clay), footballer Cassius Vhuta, and American filmmaker Cassius Marcellus Coolidge.