Cassia

Cassia is a feminine first name that originates from the ancient Roman nickname Cassius. Translated, it means 'the vain one', 'the empty one', and can also be interpreted as 'the descendant of the Cassians'.

What does the name Cassia mean?

Cassia is a girl's name that traces back to the Roman nickname Cassius. Its direct translation means 'the vain one' or 'the empty one' and is derived from the original family name, which also means 'the descendant of the Cassians'. The roots of the name lie in Latin, where the word cassus means 'hollow', 'empty', and 'vain'. Additionally, there is a connection to the name Kezia, which means 'the cinnamon flower'. The spelling Cássia is the Portuguese form of the name. Cassia is also related to the tree 'sweet acacia' (Vachellia farnesiana), which bears yellow flowers and produces a spice that can be used as a cinnamon substitute. In the 9th century, there lived a Byzantine abbess and music scholar named Cassia. There are various variants such as Cassian, Cassiano, Cassio, Cassianus, Kassius, Kasian, and Kassian. Feminine forms of the name include Cassina, Kassia, and Kassiana.

Where does the name Cassia come from?

The name Cassia is of feminine origin and has Latin and Roman roots, which is reflected in the meaning 'the vain one' or 'the empty one'. The Latin term cassus means 'hollow', 'empty', or 'vain'.

How do you pronounce Cassia?

The pronunciation of the name Cassia is clear and can be described as two to three syllables. It is pronounced as 'Kas-si-a' [ˈkasija], with the hard k sound marking a distinct beginning. The lighter following syllables and the open sound at the end with -a give the name a certain lightness. Thus, Cassia appears elegant and lively, starting prominently and ending softly.

When is the name day of Cassia?

The name day for Cassia is celebrated on August 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Cassia is among the popular first names. The name currently ranks 2,723rd on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2007, reaching 1,198th place. In the last ten years, Cassia has been used as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,198th in the statistics for the last decade. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,567th.

Nicknames & pet names

Cass / Cassie / Cassy

Similar first names

Famous people

• Cassia Harvey (musician from the USA)
• Cassia Kiss (Brazilian actress)
• Cassia Linhares (actress from Brazil)
• Cassia Maria Reyes (protagonist of the novel 'The Selection' by Ally Condie)