Cassiopeia - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Cassiopeia \c(a)-ssio-pe

. Greek mythology: Cassiopeia was the mother of Andromeda, the maiden who was chained to a rock and rescued by Perseus. According to legend, both mother and daughter were placed among the stars after death, and there are constellations named after them.

Cassiopeia has 3 variant forms: Cassiopia, Kassioleia and Kassiopia.

Cassiopeia is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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