Cassien is a strong and distinctive name for a baby boy. Its origins can be traced back to France, where it is most commonly pronounced as kah-see-AHN (/ka.si.jɑ̃/). However, it has also gained popularity in English-speaking countries such as the United States, where it is often pronounced as KAH-see-en (/ˈkæ.si.ən/). The name Cassien is closely related to the variation Cassian, which adds further flexibility and choice for parents seeking a unique name for their son. Despite not ranking high on popularity charts in recent years, with only 7 occurrences in 2019 and 5 in 2018 in the United States, Cassien still carries an air of individuality and distinction that many parents are drawn to.
Blessed Cassien of Nantes, born Gonzalve Vaz Lopez-Netto, was a Capuchin priest and missionary who was martyred in Ethiopia in 1638. |