Kašpar is a Czech given name and surname, derived as the Czech form of Jasper. The name ultimately originates from the Latin Gaspar, which is thought to stem from the Biblical Hebrew word גִּזְבָּר (gizbar), meaning "treasurer," itself derived from the Old Persian ganzabarah.Etymology and Historical ContextKašpar, like its variants Kaspar in German and Kasper in Swedish, entered European naming traditions through Christian lore. According to tradition, one of the three Magi — the wise men who visited the infant Jesus after his birth — bore this name. Over time, the name spread through Europe and took various forms depending on the language.Notable BearersSeveral notable individuals have borne Kašpar as a surname, reflecting its integration into Czech culture. Among them are:Adolf Kašpar (1877–1934), Czech painter and illustratorJan Kašpar (1883–1927), Czech aviator, designer and engineerKarel Kašpar (1870–1941), Czech Catholic cardinalLukáš Kašpar (born 1985), Czech ice hockey playerPetr Kašpar (born 1960), Czech footballerJonáš Kašpar, Czech slalom canoeistKašpar Mašek, Czech-Slovenian composerCultural SignificanceIn the Czech Republic, Kašpar is recognized as both a given name and a surname. The feminine form, used as a surname descendant, is Kašparová, which is the female version of the surname. The name resonates with Czech history and remains a familiar part of the naming landscape.Related FormsInternational cognates of Kašpar include Casper (Swedish), Jesper (Swedish), Kasper (Swedish), Jasper (Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend), and Cas (Dutch). These variants highlight the name's widespread usage across different cultures and time periods.Meaning: Treasurer, derived from Old Persian ganzabarahOrigin: Latin Gaspar, from Hebrew/Persian rootsType: Given name, also used as a surnameUsage Regions: Czech Republic, with cognates across Europe