Cassian

Meaning & origin

The male first name Cassian has a Latin origin and means "descended from the Cassian family". The name is derived from the Roman family name Cassius, which in turn is derived from the Latin word "cassus", meaning "empty" or "hollow". In Roman mythology, Cassius was the name of a king known for his wisdom and justice. Nowadays, the name Cassian is mainly used in Italy, France, and Spain.

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Famous people with the first name Cassian

• Cassian Bilton British actor and singer
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• Nina Cassian Romanian lyric poet

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