At a Glance
- Origin
- Latin (French form of the Roman nomen Cassius)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ka-SYEHN
Cassien is a Latin (French form of the Roman nomen Cassius) boy's name. It appears in our list of 150+ French Baby Boy Names With Irresistible Gallic Charm.
Meaning & Origin of Cassien
Origin: Latin (French form of the Roman nomen Cassius).
A common claim: "hollow" Actually: Cassien/Cassius is sometimes linked to Latin cassus, 'hollow,' but this is a folk association — scholars consider Cassius's true root uncertain.
How to Pronounce Cassien
ka-SYEHNIPA /kæˈsjɛn/
Popularity of Cassien
Cassien doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Cassien
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