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    Cassandra

    kah-SAN-drah

    Greek
    Girl
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    She who shines upon mankind
    Origin
    Greek
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Cassandra does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "She who shines upon mankind", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Cassandra.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    1990s (0.26% of births), currently falling
    Spiritual meaning
    Cassandra represents the calling to shine — radiating God's truth and turning many to righteousness.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Daniel 12:3

      "And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever."

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