Cassius

[ˈkæʃəs]

Meaning

Roman family name, possibly from Latin cassus, "empty, vain"

Background Story

Cassius is a Roman family name that was possibly derived from the Latin cassus, meaning "empty, vain". It was borne by Lucius Cassius Dio, a 3rd-century Roman historian, and by several early saints. In modern times it was the original first name of boxer Muhammad Ali, who was named after his father Cassius Clay, who was himself named after the American abolitionist Cassius Clay. The name is used in Italian and Portuguese.

Temperament

Cool

Size

Large

Gender

Boy

Language

Latin

Name Start With

C

Letter Count

7 Letters