Shining upon man
A variant of Cassandra, which likely stems from the Greek elements 'kekasmai' (to shine) and 'aner' (man). In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a Trojan princess gifted with prophecy but cursed never to be believed. This specific spelling variation gained modest traction in the late 20th century.
Less common today
Kassondra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,599 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Journalist and travel writer
