Casandro
c(a)-sand-ro,
cas(an)-dro
Origin:Spanish
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:One who shines and excels over man
"Casandro is a masculine name with Greek origins sure to embolden your little one on their journey. As a Spanish and Galician form of Cassander, Casandro derives from the Greek Kassándrā and is linked to the figure Cassandra in Greek mythology. In Aeschylus’s tragedy Agamemnon, Cassandra is a princess and prophetess cursed by the god Apollo so that no one would believe her prophecies, even though they always turned out to be true. Despite this, the name Cassandra and its variants come with the powerful meaning of ""one who shines and excels over man."" A name like Casandro may inspire your child to stick to their gut no matter what because the truth won't lead them astray."
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Sources
Name Doctor, Casandro
Behind the Name, Cassandra, June 2023
Britannica, Cassandra, Greek mythology, November 2024
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