Cassima

A name with strong, distinctive sounds and a pretty feel, Cassima is reminiscent of Cassandra, Cassia, and Cosima. Despite its familiarity, however, it is in fact an invented name, created for a character in the 90s computer game, King's Quest.

One possible origin for the name is the Arabic Qasim (also written as Kasim and Cassim) which means "one who divides goods among the people". One of Cassima's first actions in the game is to help the protagonist defeat the villain, despite being a prisoner herself, making this meaning a fitting choice.

Alternatively, it could be inspired by Cosima, an Italian name meaning "world, universe, order", by Casimira, a Slavic name meaning "destroyer of peace", or by Cassandra or Cassia, meaning "to excel, shine" and "cinnamon" respectively.

Wherever it comes from, it sounds like a plausible name rather than a fantastical creation, and may appeal as an alternative route to Cassie, or to someone who loves 90s video games.

Pronounced kuh-SEE-muh.