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Kassiopeia
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The female first name Kassiopeia, also known as Kassiópeia (Κασσιόπεια), has its origins in ancient Greek mythology.
What does the name Kassiopeia mean?
The name Kassiopeia, or Kassiópeia (Κασσιόπεια), originates from Greek mythology. Literally, it means 'the juice of the sweet acacia.' The root of the name lies in the ancient Greek Kassiópe (Κασσιόπη) and Kassiópeia (Κασσιόπεια), which stands for 'Cassia juice.' In mythology, Kassiopeia was the queen of Ethiopia and the mother of Andromeda. Her husband was King Kepheus of Ethiopia. Due to her claim of being more beautiful than the Nereids, the sea nymphs, she incurred the wrath of the sea god Poseidon, who sent the monster Keto to ravage the land. Ultimately, her daughter Andromeda was to be sacrificed to the monster, but Perseus, who passed by Atlas on his journey, saved her. Kassiopeia is seen alongside Andromeda and Keto, who is depicted as a whale, as well as Kepheus and Perseus as part of the celestial royal family and appears as a constellation that looks like a tilted 'W.' The Latin name Kassiopeia refers to a distinctive constellation in the northern sky.
Where does the name Kassiopeia come from?
The etymology of Kassiopeia is ancient Greek and means 'the juice of the sweet acacia.' The ancient Greek root Kassiópe (Κασσιόπη) or Kassiópeia (Κασσιόπεια) stands for Cassia juice. The name is common in both German and Greek languages.
How do you pronounce Kassiopeia?
Kas-si-o-pei-a
Popularity
Kassiopeia is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2016, it ranked 4,471st on the list of most common female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2013 with 2,584th place. In the last ten years, Kassiopeia has been given less than ten times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,864th.
Nicknames & pet names
Kass / Kass kass / Kassi / Kassia / Kassie / Kassio
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Famous people
- Cassiopeia "Cassie" Sullivan (Film The 5th Wave)
- Kassiopeia (Character/Turtle from the novel/film "Momo")
Frequently asked questions about the name Kassiopeia
What is the origin of the name Kassiopeia?
The name Kassiopeia comes from ancient Greek and refers to 'the juice of the sweet acacia.'
What does the name Kassiopeia mean?
Kassiopeia is the queen of Ethiopia and mother of Andromeda in Greek mythology. Her claims to beauty led to a conflict with Poseidon.
How popular is the name Kassiopeia?
Kassiopeia is a rare but appealing name that is gaining popularity in both Germany and other countries, especially among parents seeking mythological or celestial inspirations.