Cassander

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English

Etymology

From κέκασμαι (kasmai, to shine; excel over) and ἀνήρ (anḗr, man). In turn, the name means "one who excels over man."

Pronunciation

  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /kəˈsæn.də(ɹ)/, /kəˈsɑːn.də(ɹ)/

Proper noun

Cassander

  1. (355–297 BCE) A king (basileus) of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon and de facto ruler of Southern Greece.
  2. A male given name from Ancient Greek.