Meaning: Possibly treasurer; also a gemstone name
The story
Jasper may trace through Gaspar to a Persian-rooted word for treasurer. It can also be chosen for the gemstone; that modern word-name route is separate from its traditional Magi association.
Nicknames
- Jas
- Jazz
Spellings & variants
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Origins
Jasper comes from Dutch and Persian.
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