Cassandra in Chinese
Cassandra in Chinese is 卡桑德拉 (Kǎ Sāng Dé Lā).
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- shining upon man
The name traces back to Greek sources, where it is usually explained as "shining upon man". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1902 and peaked in 1990.
3 ways to write Cassandra
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
卡桑德拉
Kǎ Sāng Dé Lā
The standard transliteration of Cassandra: 卡 (kǎ, "card (phonetic 'ca/ka')"), 桑 (sāng, "mulberry"), 德 (dé, "virtue, morality"), 拉 (lā, "to pull (phonetic 'la')"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Mandarin has no consonant clusters, so the 3-syllable English name is spread over 4 characters: 卡 kǎ + 桑 sāng + 德 dé + 拉 lā. The tone contour is 3-1-2-1 (dipping, high level, rising, high level).
Character breakdown
38 strokes total (simplified)- 卡
kǎ
Tone 3 · 5 strokes (simplified)
card (phonetic 'ca/ka')
- 桑
sāng
Tone 1 · 10 strokes (simplified)
mulberry
- 德
dé
Tone 2 · 15 strokes (simplified)
virtue, morality
- 拉
lā
Tone 1 · 8 strokes (simplified)
to pull (phonetic 'la')
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
明月
Míng Yuè
Inspired by "shining upon man": 明 (míng, "bright, clear") + 月 (yuè, "moon"), expressing light and brightness.
Why these characters?
明 (bright, clear) answers the "shining" in Cassandra's meaning, and 月 (moon) rounds it off as a typical ending for girls' names.
Character breakdown
12 strokes total (simplified)- 明
míng
Tone 2 · 8 strokes (simplified)
bright, clear
- 月
yuè
Tone 4 · 4 strokes (simplified)
moon
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
卡晨
Kǎ Chén
卡 (kǎ, "card (phonetic 'ca/ka')") + 晨 (chén, "morning"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 卡 (kǎ), the same opening character as the transliteration 卡桑德拉, for the "cas" sound, and replaces the rest with 晨 ("morning") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
16 strokes total (simplified)- 卡
kǎ
Tone 3 · 5 strokes (simplified)
card (phonetic 'ca/ka')
- 晨
chén
Tone 2 · 11 strokes (simplified)
morning
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 167,254 girls named Cassandra since 1902, with the high point in 1990 (7,053 births) and the busiest decade being the 1990s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #49 to #606 among girls.
- Peak year
- 1990
- Peak decade
- 1990s
- First year
- 1902
- Total since 1880
- 167,254
More About Cassandra in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Cassandra offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Cassandra, you'll find options that work for you.
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When choosing Chinese characters for Cassandra, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Cassandra to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
How is Cassandra translated into Chinese?
卡桑德拉 (Kǎ Sāng Dé Lā), identical in simplified and traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
Does Cassandra change in traditional Chinese?
No. 卡桑德拉 uses only characters that are the same in both scripts, so one design works everywhere.
Is there a Chinese name for Cassandra with real meaning?
Try 明月 (Míng Yuè): bright, clear + moon, inspired by "shining upon man". For something that still sounds like Cassandra, 卡晨 (Kǎ Chén) is a middle ground.