"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
Christian Name · Greek Origin
Cassander Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Cassander
boy
Cassander means "Shining upon men; He who excels", a boy's name of Greek origin. The name Cassander does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Cassander shines as a light in the world — blameless, harmless, the son of God whose good works glorify the Father in heaven.
Is Cassander in the Bible?
No — the name Cassander does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Shining upon men; He who excels", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Cassander.
Pronunciation:/kah-SAN-der/
OriginGreek
MeaningShining upon men; He who excels
What does Cassander mean?
Cassander is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "Shining upon men; He who excels". Cassander shines upon men — and Christ's followers are the light of the world.
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What does Cassander mean in the Bible?
Cassander means "Shining upon men; He who excels" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Cassander shines upon men — and Christ's followers are the light of the world. 'Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.' Cassander's light illuminates for God's glory.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Cassander?
Cassander is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Shining upon men; He who excels" — not because Scripture names anyone Cassander.
"That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Cassander?
Cassander has 2 recorded variants, short forms, and translations across languages and biblical traditions.
Which books of the Bible mention Cassander?
Cassander is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Cassander?
Cassander shines as a light in the world — blameless, harmless, the son of God whose good works glorify the Father in heaven.
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Names like Cassander
Other Greek biblical names that share the spirit of "Shining upon men; He who excels" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Cassander
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Cassandra
girl
"She who shines upon mankind"
Cassander & Cassandra
Elara
girl
"Bright; Shining light"
Cassander & Elara
Elena
girl
"Shining light; Bright one"
Cassander & Elena
Dorothea
girl
"Gift of God"
Cassander & Dorothea
Elara
girl
"Cheerful; Bright"
Cassander & Elara
Elara
girl
"Bright; Shining light"
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Cassander name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Cassander
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Cassander?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Cassander?
You can read every verse where Cassander appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.