Cadassi as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Cadassi

What is the meaning of the name Cadassi ?

The baby name Cadassi is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /kəˈdɑːsi/ (kuh-DAH-see).

Cadassi is in Origin.

Cadassi likely draws on the Semitic root q-d-š, “holy, consecrated.” In the Ethiopian and Eritrean Christian tradition, Geʽez qeddase (often rendered kidase/kidassie in modern Amharic/Tigrinya orthographies) names the Eucharistic liturgy; movement between scripts and dialects can yield spellings such as Cadassi. The name thus carries meanings of holiness, dedication, and blessing, and works well as a unisex choice.

As a given name, Cadassi is very rare and largely modern, seen in diaspora communities and among parents seeking a spiritually resonant yet distinctive form. Variants encountered include Kadassi, Qadassi, Kedassi, and Kidassi; informal short forms Cadi and Dassi also appear. Thematically related names across Semitic languages include Amharic Kidus (“saint”), Arabic Quddus/Qudsi, and Hebrew Kadosh, all circling the idea of sanctity. This shared lineage emphasizes Cadassi’s quiet devotional tone and cross-cultural depth.

⚙ Cadassi does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.