Caspar

Often associated, by tradition, with ideas like ‘treasurer’ or ‘keeper of treasure,’ though the exact ancient meaning is debated.

Caspar is a masculine name that many people recognize through the traditional naming of the Magi (the “Three Wise Men”) in Christian contexts. That association is cultural rather than a requirement of personal belief: it’s simply one of the reasons the name became familiar across parts of Europe and remains recognizable today. From an etymology standpoint, Caspar is often connected in scholarship to older Iranian/Persian name-forms, but references do not always agree on a single definitive root or literal translation. Popular explanations sometimes summarize it with ideas like a treasurer or keeper of treasure, while more technical sources may focus on historical spellings and transmission into European languages. Pronunciation in English is commonly KAS-par with two clear syllables. Practical tips: you’ll frequently see spelling variants such as Casper and Kaspar (and regional preferences can be strong), so it can be helpful to confirm the preferred spelling for documents and email addresses, even when the pronunciation stays similar.

Etymology: Commonly linked to older Iranian/Persian forms in historical name studies, and widely spread in Europe through Christian tradition around the Magi; detailed etymology varies by source.