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Origin and meaning of Jasper



Gender:
Historical gender:
Usage over the past 5 years:
Boys - 98% (6,333 births)
Girls - 2% (158 births)
Source: US SSA data
Boy> Mostly boys
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Origin:
Persian
Meaning:
› Treasure bearer
› Spotted stone, jasper stone
More info:

Jasper is a Persian name that is generally accepted to mean "treasurer" though it might also come from the Persian word "yashp" (spotted stone). The meaning "spotted stone" refers to the semi-precious quartz named jasper.

One of the three Magi in the nativity story is assigned the name Jasper.

Jasper Tudor was the uncle of King Henry VII of England.

In the popular young adult series "Twilight", one of the characters is named Jasper.

Pronunciation:
JAS pur
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Ranks 264th in the latest U.S. Social Security Administration list of most popular baby boy names. Show popularity chart
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Meaning of Jasper: Jasper is a Persian name that is generally accepted to mean "treasurer" though it might also come from the Persian word "yashp" (spotted stone)

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