Unknown; possibly a variant of Cassandra or a surname derivative.
Cassara is a rare name with an unclear etymology. It may have originated as a variant of the Greek name Cassandra, meaning 'shining upon man,' or it could be derived from an Italian surname. In modern usage, it is often chosen for its melodic, rhythmic sound and its distinctiveness from more common 'C' names.
Less common today
Cassara isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,273 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
