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Caspar - name meaning, origin|
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The boy's name Caspar \c(a)-spar, cas-par\ is pronounced KAS-per. It is of Persian origin, and its meaning is "treasurer". Dutch form of Jasper. In medieval tradition, Caspar was one of the three Magi or "wise men" who traveled from afar to find the baby Jesus. A 1960s TV series featured Casper the Friendly Ghost.
Caspar has 8 variant forms: Casper, Cass, Gaspar, Gaspard, Gasparo, Gasper, Jasper and Kaspar.
For more information, see also the related name Melchior.
A baby name that sounds like Caspar is Kasper.
Caspar is an uncommon first name for men but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#86956 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)
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