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Jasper

Name Meaning:

Named after the gemstone, derived via Greek 'iaspis' from a Semitic language (possibly Hebrew 'yashpeh'). Traditionally, Jasper was one of the Three Magi.

Noteable Namesakes

Jasper Johns (Artist); Jasper Tudor (Uncle of Henry VII); Jasper Hale (Character in Twilight); Jasper (Gemstone)

Origin

Persian

Popularity

US: #119, UK: #45

Variations/Nicknames

Jas; Jaz; Casper; Gaspar

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