Meaning & History
Kasparas is the Lithuanian form of the name Jasper. It is a male given name used primarily in Lithuania, corresponding to English Caspar or Kaspar.
Etymology and origin
The name Jasper ultimately derives from Latin Gaspar, which is thought to come from the Biblical Hebrew word גִּזְבָּר (gizbar) meaning "treasurer", itself from Old Persian ganzabarah. Jasper is traditionally identified as one of the three Magi (wise men or kings) who visited the infant Jesus, according to Christian tradition. The name has been used in various forms throughout Europe since the Middle Ages.
Cultural context
In Lithuania, Kasparas is a relatively uncommon but traditional name, often associated with the biblical Magi. Variants of the name in other languages include Kašpar (Czech), Casper (Swedish), Jesper (Swedish), Kasper (Swedish), Jasper (Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend), and Cas (Dutch).
Related Names
Sources: Wiktionary — Kasparas