Jasper means Jewel in American, Master of treasure in English, Jasperstone in French.
Origin of the name Jasper: English form of Gaspar, a name of uncertain etymology which, along with Balthasar and Melchior, was assigned to the Three Wise Men, who brought gifts to the Christ child. The names are not found in the Bible and are thought to have been fixed in the 11th century. Means treasurer in Persian. This name was traditionally assigned to one of the wise men (also known as the Magi, or three kings) who were said to have visited the newborn Jesus. It has occasionally been used in the English-speaking world since the Middle Ages.  Etymology & Historical Origin-Jasper. Jasper is the English version of Caspar, the name assigned to one of the Magi bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the baby Jesus after his birth (Caspar gave the frankincense).  The name Jasper is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Jasper is: Jewel. English Meaning: The name Jasper is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Jasper is: Master of the treasure. Arabic Meaning: The name Jasper is an Arabic baby name. In Arabic the meaning of the name Jasper is: Keeper of the treasure. French Meaning: The name Jasper is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Jasper is: Jasperstone.  Hello, Guest. Jasper has a lot going for it -- it's been rocketing up the ranks in the US, after long being considered a posh and charming name in England. Distinctly masculine, Jasper represents a variety of quartz--one of the few gem names for boys-- and is the first name of the great modern artist Jasper Johns.  Jasper is a name with English origins. The meaning of the name Jasper is treasurer. Common nicknames for the name Jasper include Jasp, Jazz, and Jas. Jasper is a form of Casper. It is also the name of a semi-precious stone and one of the Three Magi in the Christian Bible. Jasper Johns was a famous artist and Jasper Packard was a 19th century U.S. representative from the state of Indiana. Jasper is a popular baby name for boys, and it is also viewed as trendy. The name's popularity has been growing since the 1970s. Its usage peaked modestly in 2012 with 0.067% of baby boys being given the name Jasper. It ranked at #264 then. It is pronounced in English as JH AE S-PahR †. Jasper is used chiefly in the Dutch, English, French, and German languages, and it is derived from Old Persian and Old Greek origins. From Old Persian roots, its meaning is keeper of the treasure. A biblical name, it is derived from the elements 'ghaz' meaning treasure; 'bar' to manage. The name is ultimately of Persian origin; it is probably not associated with the English word 'jasper', which is the name of the gemstone that is of Semitic origi Meanings and history of the name Jasper : | Edit. Jasper as a name has a long history. It is a variant of the Persian name Kasper--and related to the name of the third Magi, Gasper. In Scandinavian countries, the name is Jesper. The name dates far back, and was common enough to be used in the royal family of England. English form of Gaspar, a name of uncertain etymology which, along with Balthasar and Melchior, was assigned to the Three Wise Men, who brought gifts to the Christ child. The names are not found in the Bible and are thought to have been fixed in the 11th century. Jasper is a very popular first name for men (#553 out of 1220, Top 45%) and also a very popular surname for both adults and children (#3576 out of 150436, Top 2%). (2000 U.S. Census). Charted below is the baby name popularity of Jasper for boys. Jasper /ja-sper/ [2 sylls.] as a boys' name is pronounced JAS-per. It is of Greek origin. Variant of Caspar or Gaspar. Possibly (Persian) treasure keeper.
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