Cassian
[ˈkæsiən]Meaning
from the roman cognomen cassianus, derived from the family name cassius
Background Story
Cassian comes from the Roman cognomen Cassianus, which was derived from the family name Cassius. It was borne by several saints, among them a 3rd-century martyr from Tangier and a 5th-century mystic who founded a monastery in Marseille. The name is used in Polish.
Temperament
Variations
Cassi, Cass
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