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Cassius
KA-see-uhs
Cassius (name) means a male given name derived from the ancient Roman family name Cassius. Example: “Cassius Clay later became known as Muhammad Ali.”
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A male given name derived from the ancient Roman family name Cassius.
"Cassius Clay later became known as Muhammad Ali."
How to use Cassius
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classical Roman name still used today as a given name.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Cassius, the name of a Roman gens.
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What does “Cassius” mean?
The word “Cassius” means a male given name derived from the ancient Roman family name Cassius. In plain terms, a classical Roman name still used today as a given name.
How do you pronounce “Cassius”?
“Cassius” is pronounced KA-see-uhs (/ˈkæsi.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cassius” in a sentence?
Here is “Cassius” used in a sentence: “Cassius Clay later became known as Muhammad Ali.”
What part of speech is “Cassius”?
“Cassius” is a name.
Where does the word “Cassius” come from?
The word “Cassius” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin Cassius, the name of a Roman gens.
