Kasimira

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Name
Kasimira
Gender
Girl name
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Kasimira is a feminine variant of the Slavic name Kasimir. Its direct translation is 'the herald of peace' or 'she who proclaims peace.'

What does the name Kasimira mean?

Kasimira is a feminine form of the Slavic name Kasimir. Translated, the name means 'the herald of peace' or 'she who brings peace.' The roots of the name trace back to Old Slavic and consist of the terms kazati (казати), meaning 'to establish,' 'to show,' 'to command,' 'to proclaim,' or 'to preach,' and mirŭ (миръ) for 'peace,' 'calm,' 'the world,' or 'the universe.' Sometimes, the first part is also interpreted as kaziti (казити), meaning 'to spoil,' 'to destroy,' 'to ruin,' or 'to wreck.' This could suggest an opposite meaning such as 'the destroyer of peace' or 'the troublemaker.' The name gained popularity through the veneration of Saint Casimir of Poland, who is regarded as the patron saint of Poland and Lithuania. Variations include Casimira, Kazimira, and Kazimiera.

Where does the name Kasimira come from?

The name Kasimira has its roots in Old Polish as well as Old Slavic and means 'the herald of peace.' The Old Polish and Old Slavic

How do you pronounce Kasimira?

Ka-si-mi-ra

When is the name day of Kasimira?

The name day for Kasimira is celebrated on March 4.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Kasimira is rather rare. In 2015, it ranked 4,092nd on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 11,574th. The rankings in the name charts of various countries are of interest for the global popularity and frequency of Kasimira.

Nicknames & pet names

Kasi / Mira

Similar first names

Famous people

  • Kasimira Miller (Model)

Frequently asked questions about the name Kasimira

What is the origin of the name Kasimira?

The name Kasimira has its roots in Old Polish and Old Slavic and means 'the herald of peace.'

What does the name Kasimira mean?

Kasimira is often interpreted as 'the herald of peace,' but it also derives from terms that can hint at destruction, leading to an opposite meaning.

How popular is the name Kasimira?

Kasimira is gaining popularity, especially due to the veneration of Saint Casimir of Poland, who is regarded as a patron saint. Variations of the name are also common.

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