Kasper
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Persian / Dutch ◈ 2 syllables
"Treasurer, keeper of the treasure"

From Persian / Dutch

Kasper is the Dutch and Scandinavian form of Casper or Gaspar, from the Old Persian Gathaspar meaning treasurer or keeper of the treasure. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Kasper at a glance
MeaningTreasurer, keeper of the treasure
OriginPersian / Dutch
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 7
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Origin & history of Kasper
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Persian / Dutch roots
Kasper is the Dutch and Scandinavian form of Casper or Gaspar, from the Old Persian Gathaspar meaning treasurer or keeper of the treasure. The name is traditionally associated with one of the Three Wise Men (Magi) from the East who visited the infant Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew — Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar, though the names themselves are not biblical but came from later Christian tradition. Caspar is traditionally said to have brought the gift of frankincense to the Christ Child. The Kasper spelling, with the K, has been used in the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, and Poland for centuries. The name was made internationally famous by the friendly cartoon ghost Casper. In modern Dutch naming, Kasper has been a consistently popular Dutch boys name for decades, fitting alongside other Dutch boys names with deep Christian heritage. Dutch parents are drawn to Kasper for its connection to the Three Wise Men tradition, its strong Northern European cohesion, and its warm two-syllable Dutch character with crisp distinctive sound.
2
Root name
The root form of Kasper is Casper / Gaspar — meaning Treasurer, keeper of the treasure.
3
Modern usage
Kasper remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Kasper?
No U.S. popularity history for Kasper
This name has not appeared on more than 5 U.S. birth certificates in any single year since 1880, so it does not appear in the Social Security Administration's published records. That often means the name is rare in the U.S. but may be widely used elsewhere in the world.
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Numerology of Kasper
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
🔍Deeply curious
📚Knowledgeable
🌙Introspective
🦋Independent
K2
A1
S1
P7
E5
R9
Sum: 25 → Life path 7
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Personality of Kasper
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Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
📚
Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
🦋
Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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