name
Caspar
KAS-puh
Caspar (name) means Traditionally, one of the three Magi (wise men) who visited the infant Jesus. Example: “The nativity play cast a young boy as Caspar.”
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Traditionally, one of the three Magi (wise men) who visited the infant Jesus.
"The nativity play cast a young boy as Caspar."
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A male given name of Old Persian origin, more common today as "Jasper".
"Caspar David Friedrich was a German Romantic painter."
How to use Caspar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional name for one of the biblical Magi, and a given name related to "Jasper".
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Etymology
Traditionally traced through Biblical Hebrew back to an Old Median word for "treasurer".
Rhymes for Caspar
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What does “Caspar” mean?
The word “Caspar” means traditionally, one of the three Magi (wise men) who visited the infant Jesus. In plain terms, a traditional name for one of the biblical Magi, and a given name related to "Jasper".
How do you pronounce “Caspar”?
“Caspar” is pronounced KAS-puh (/ˈkæspɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Caspar” in a sentence?
Here is “Caspar” used in a sentence: “The nativity play cast a young boy as Caspar.”
What part of speech is “Caspar”?
“Caspar” is a name.
Where does the word “Caspar” come from?
The word “Caspar” comes from Hebrew. Traditionally traced through Biblical Hebrew back to an Old Median word for "treasurer".
How many meanings does “Caspar” have?
“Caspar” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: traditionally, one of the three Magi (wise men) who visited the infant Jesus.
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