Usage, description and more for Gašpar
Gender: Male
Origin: Hungary
Also available in
Greek,
Spanish,
Hungarian,
Portuguese,
Gašpar is used in
Greece United States Argentina Chile Spain Mexico Peru Croatia Hungary Brazil Portugal Slovakia Slovenia
Countries where Gašpar has name day
Gašpar has a name day in
Greece and Gašpar's next name day is December 22.
Gašpar has a name day in
Spain and Gašpar's next name day is January 6 (next year).
Gašpar has a name day in
Croatia and Gašpar's next name day is June 12.
Gašpar has a name day in
Hungary and Gašpar's next name day is August 27.
Gašpar has a name day in
Slovakia and Gašpar's next name day is January 29.
Origin and Meaning of the Name Gašpar
The name Gašpar has its origin in the ancient biblical story of the Three Wise Men who visited the infant Jesus in Bethlehem. Gašpar is one of the traditional names attributed to one of the Magi who brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the newborn baby. The name is of Persian origin and means "treasurer" or "master of the treasure," reflecting the valuable gifts that the Wise Men presented to Jesus.
In various cultures and regions, Gašpar may also be spelled as Caspar or Gaspar. This name has been popularized through its association with the biblical account of the Nativity and the reverence for the Three Wise Men. Today, Gašpar continues to be a meaningful and historically rich name with a spiritual connotation, symbolizing wisdom, generosity, and the spirit of giving.