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Biblical Name · Hebrew/Greek Origin
Cassia Meaning in the Bible
Cassia
girl
Cassia means "Cinnamon-like spice; Fragrant bark", a girl's name of Hebrew/Greek origin. Cassia appears in the King James Bible, and Psalm 45:8 is the passage most often tied to it. Cassia is beauty born from restoration — a life that emerges fragrant and lovely from the ashes of suffering.
Is Cassia in the Bible?
Yes — Cassia appears in the King James Bible, including Psalm 45:8.
Pronunciation:/KASH-uh/
OriginHebrew/Greek
MeaningCinnamon-like spice; Fragrant bark
What does Cassia mean?
Cassia is a girl name of Hebrew/Greek origin meaning "Cinnamon-like spice; Fragrant bark". Cassia was one of Job's three daughters born after his restoration — the most beautiful women in all the land. Cassia is also a fragrant spice used in holy anointing oil, connecting beauty with sacred worship.
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What does Cassia mean in the Bible?
Cassia means "Cinnamon-like spice; Fragrant bark" and is a name of Hebrew/Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Cassia was one of Job's three daughters born after his restoration — the most beautiful women in all the land. Cassia is also a fragrant spice used in holy anointing oil, connecting beauty with sacred worship.
Where does Cassia appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Cassia is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Psalm 45:8. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces."
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Which books of the Bible mention Cassia?
Cassia is mentioned across 3 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Cassia?
Cassia is beauty born from restoration — a life that emerges fragrant and lovely from the ashes of suffering.
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Cassia name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Cassia appears in the King James Bible, including Psalm 45:8.
Cassia means "Cinnamon-like spice; Fragrant bark." It is a Hebrew/Greek name. The King James Bible uses it in Psalm 45:8, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew/Greek. Cassia comes into English from Hebrew/Greek and carries the sense "Cinnamon-like spice; Fragrant bark." It appears in the King James Bible, including Psalm 45:8.
Common questions about the name Cassia
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Cassia?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Cassia?
You can read every verse where Cassia 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.