Cassandra in Chinese
Origin: Greek
Meaning: shining upon man
The standard Chinese transliteration of Cassandra, pronounced Kǎ Sāng Dé Lā. The characters are chosen for sound: 卡 (kǎ, "card (phonetic 'ca/ka')"), 桑 (sāng, "mulberry"), 德 (dé, "virtue, morality"), 拉 (lā, "to pull (phonetic 'la')"). Native speakers will immediately recognize it as the name Cassandra.
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Note: Reads as the name "Cassandra" to native speakers; the characters are chosen for sound, so don't expect a poetic meaning. Use a proper calligraphy font and have a native speaker check the final stencil (stroke order and orientation).
A Chinese-style given name inspired by the meaning of Cassandra ("shining upon man"), expressing light and brightness: 明 (míng, "bright, clear") + 月 (yuè, "moon").
Character Breakdown
Note: A meaning-based Chinese given name; it will not sound like your English name, so pair it with an explanation if that matters to you. Use a proper calligraphy font and have a native speaker check the final stencil (stroke order and orientation).
Opens with 卡 (kǎ, "card (phonetic 'ca/ka')"), which echoes the first sound of Cassandra (Kǎ), and adds 曦 (xī, "sunlight") for light and brightness. It reads like a natural Chinese given name with a nod to your English one.
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Note: Looks and sounds like a genuine Chinese given name while still echoing your name; a popular choice for tattoos. Use a proper calligraphy font and have a native speaker check the final stencil (stroke order and orientation).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you write Cassandra in Chinese?
The most common way is 卡桑德拉 (traditional: 卡桑德拉), pronounced Kǎ Sāng Dé Lā. This is the standard phonetic transliteration you would see in Chinese media and translations.
What does 卡桑德拉 mean?
卡桑德拉 is a sound-based transliteration, so as a whole it simply means "Cassandra". Individually: 卡 (kǎ) = card (phonetic 'ca/ka'); 桑 (sāng) = mulberry; 德 (dé) = virtue, morality; 拉 (lā) = to pull (phonetic 'la'). If you want real meaning, try 明月 (Míng Yuè), inspired by the meaning of Cassandra: "shining upon man".
Which Chinese name for Cassandra is best for a tattoo?
Choose 卡桑德拉 if you want people to recognize your name, 明月 if you prefer meaning over sound, or 卡曦 for a natural-sounding Chinese name that still echoes Cassandra. Whatever you pick, use a calligraphy font and ask a native speaker to check the final design.