Casper

The name Casper is the Dutch and Scandinavian variant of the New Testament name Kaspar. Its meaning can be summarized as 'the protector of the treasure,' 'the steward of treasures,' or simply 'the treasurer.'

What does the name Casper mean?

Casper, the Dutch and Scandinavian form of Kaspar, means roughly 'the protector of the treasure,' 'the steward of treasures,' or simply 'the treasurer.' The origin of the name goes back to Old Persian, where the two words ghaz for 'the treasure' and bar for 'to manage' are found. The global spread of the name is attributed to Casper, who is considered one of the three wise men and was of color. He brought gold as a gift for the newborn Jesus in Bethlehem. Other variants of the name include: Caspar (Latinized form), Jaspar (Low German), Jasper (Dutch), Jesper (Danish and Scandinavian), Gaspar (Spanish and Portuguese), Gáspár (Hungarian), Gaspare or Gasparo (Italian), Kacper (Polish), Kašpar (Czech), Kasper (Dutch and Scandinavian), Kasperi (Finnish), Kasparas (Lithuanian), and Kaspars (Latvian).

Where does the name Casper come from?

The name Casper has its roots in the Old Persian language. It consists of the two Persian terms ghaz, meaning 'the treasure,' and bar, which means 'to manage,' 'to provide,' or 'to lead.' The origins of the words are Old Persian: ghaz = the treasure, bar = to manage, provide, lead.

How do you pronounce Casper?

The pronunciation of the name Casper is two syllables and clearly structured. In the German language, it is usually pronounced as 'Cas-per' [ˈkaspɐ]. The name begins with an open A sound, which conveys a certain directness. The consonant combination '-sp-' gives the name a certain tension, while the ending '-er' provides a gentle conclusion. Casper sounds friendly and distinctive – a name that combines both classic and modern elements.

When is the name day of Casper?

The name day of Casper is celebrated on January 6 and September 26.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Casper enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 636th among the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2018, when it reached 483rd place. In the last ten years, Casper has been given about 950 times, placing it 549th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it is ranked 611th.

Nicknames & pet names

Capsa / Cas / Casse / Casy / Kaschperle / Perri

Similar first names

Famous people

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