Cassander

English

Etymology

From κέκασμαι (kékasmai, “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.
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