What origin is the name Cassiopeia?

Cassiopeia comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Cassiopeia a popular name?

Cassiopeia is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Cassiopeia?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Cassiopeia — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Cassiopeia

Q: Is Cassiopeia a rare name?

Yes. Cassiopeia does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cassiopeia

Cassiopeia

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Cassiopeia is a greek girl's name meaning "This Greek feminine name refers to the mother of Andromeda. In Greek mythology, she was a queen who was turned into a constellation.".

With greek roots, Cassiopeia is a girl name that means "This Greek feminine name refers to the mother of Andromeda. In Greek mythology, she was a queen who was turned into a constellation.". At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Greek feminine name refers to the mother of Andromeda. In Greek mythology, she was a queen who was turned into a constellation.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Cassiopeia

Very rare in US records

What does Cassiopeia mean?

Cassiopeia is a girl name of greek origin meaning "This Greek feminine name refers to the mother of Andromeda. In Greek mythology, she was a queen who was turned into a constellation.".

Is Cassiopeia a rare name?

Yes. Cassiopeia does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Cassiopeia

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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Cassiopeia means "This Greek feminine name refers to the mother of Andromeda. In Greek mythology, she was a queen who was turned into a constellation." — these names share that spirit.