Jasper

1. A male given name from Old Persian.
2. A surname.
3. One of the Magi, also known as Caspar.
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Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈdʒaspə/

Etymology

Cognate with Ancient Hebrew: גִּזְבָּר

In summary

A name given to one of the Magi in a medieval European cult, from Biblical Hebrew גִּזְבָּר (gizbar), ultimately from Old Median *ganǰabarah; see it for more.

Synonyms

Casper

Caspar