Cas

The first name Cas is a short form of the name Casper, which is known in the Netherlands as a variant of the biblical Kaspar. The meaning of the name is 'the keeper of treasures' or 'the treasurer' and has its roots in the Old Persian word ghaz, meaning 'treasure', and bar, which stands for 'to manage'.

What does the name Cas mean?

Cas is a shortened form of Casper, the Dutch equivalent of the biblical name Kaspar. Its meaning encompasses 'the keeper of treasures' or 'the treasurer' and traces back to the Old Persian words ghaz for 'treasure' and bar for 'to manage'. The name Cas is primarily common in the Netherlands.

Where does the name Cas come from?

The name Cas has its origins in Old Persian and means 'the keeper of treasures' or 'the treasurer'.

How do you pronounce Cas?

The name Cas has a one-syllable and concise pronunciation. In German, it is usually rendered as 'Kas' [kas], with the short vowel clearly at the center. The emphasized final consonant '-s' gives the name a distinctive sharpness. This makes Cas appear direct and unembellished – a name that impresses with its minimalist clarity and clear contour.

When is the name day of Cas?

The name day for Cas is celebrated on January 6 and September 26.

Popularity

In Germany, Cas is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2017 with 3,867th place. In the last ten years, Cas has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 6,103rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,284th.