Meaning: Its source is a Farsi (Persian) expression meaning "Treasure holder."

Languages: This boy's name is used in Dutch and English.

Alternative Spellings: Casper

Non-English Forms: Gaspar, Gaspare, Kaspar and Gaspard

Narrative: In Christian tradition, this was the name of one of the three Wise Men, or Magi, who visited the infant Jesus bearing precious gifts. The other two were Melchior and Balthasar.