Casparus

Casparus is a masculine given name of Latin origin. It is the Latin form of Caspar (also rendered Gaspar or Kaspar), a name historically associated with one of the biblical Magi who visited the infant Jesus.

Traditionally used in church texts and throughout medieval Latin literature, Casparus appears as a formal or ceremonial version of the name. The precise etymology of Caspar/Gaspar remains uncertain; the name is widely linked to the Magi, and in vernacular usage it gave rise to forms such as Kaspar, Caspar, Gaspar, and Jasper.

Geographic distribution has varied by era. Casparus was common in Latin-language records and in Dutch and German-speaking regions in early modern periods; in contemporary times it is uncommon as a given name in most places, though it may be encountered in historical studies, Latin-derived contexts, or among people preferring traditional or classical names.

In culture, Casparus is often used to refer to the Magus Caspar in Latin texts and art; modern authors occasionally use Casparus as a Latinized character name.

See also: Caspar, Gaspar, Kaspar, Jasper.