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.

Related terms

• Cassandra