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BoyPronounced English /ˈkæʃ.ən/; English /ˈkæs.i.ən/

Cassian

This name comes from the Roman cognomen Cassianus, which was derived from the family name Cassius.

Quick answer

Cassian is a boy name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈkæʃ.ən/; English /ˈkæs.i.ən/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationEnglish /ˈkæʃ.ən/; English /ˈkæs.i.ən/

Meaning and history

This name comes from the Roman cognomen Cassianus, which was derived from the family name Cassius. This was the name of several saints, including a 3rd-century martyr from Tangier who is the patron saint of stenographers and a 5th-century mystic who founded a monastery in Marseille.

Notes and context

Usage: ancient roman