Jasper

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
"bringer of treasure" or "spotted stone"
Pronunciation
JAS-per
JAS-pər(English)
YAHS-pər(Dutch)
Popularity
Jasper is a popular name in the United States, ranking at number 154 in 2020. It is also popular in other English-speaking countries such as Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

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Jasper Name meanings & History

"bringer of treasure" or "spotted stone". From Latin Gaspar, perhaps from the Biblical Hebrew word גִּזְבָּר (gizbar) meaning "treasurer", derived from Persian ganzabara. 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. The name can also be given in reference to the English word for the gemstone. Jasper is a versatile name that can fit any type of personality. It can be seen as a classic name with a vintage feel, or a unique and modern name. It is commonly chosen for boys, but can also be used for girls.

Zodiac Sign of Jasper: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jasper:

J: Journal,Joy,Jester,Journey,Judicial,Justice

A: Assertive,Aggressive,Argumentative,Angry,Action,Ambitious

S: Security,Solidity,Social Standing,Success,Sex,Sensuality,Status

P: Political,Pensive,Partnership,Passive,Particular

E: Enliven,Exaggerate,Enlighten,Environment,Expressive,Entertain

R: Reason,Restless,Rational,Resourceful

Jasper is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Jasper include American actor Jasper Newton "Jay" Hicks, British conductor Jasper Wood, and Australian cricketer Jasper Pattinson.

2.) Jasper (Male)

Usage: Persian

Meanings: Treasurer

Other Forms: Jaspar


3.) Jasper (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (French) brown, red, or yellow ornamental stone. (English) a form of Casper. See also Kasper.

Other Forms: Jaspar, Jazper, Jespar, Jesper


4.) Jasper (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) guard; country boy

Other Forms: Jasp, Jaspur, Jaspy, Jaspyr


5.) Jasper (Female)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) red, yellow, or brown ornamental stone.

Other Forms: Jaspa, Jaspah, Jaspar, Jaspera, Jaspere


6.) JASPER (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: 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. Gaspar might have been derived from the Persian genashber (treasure master), which is in keeping with his role of the bringer of precious gifts. (JAS-PER)


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