Kasper

Kasper is a masculine given name used in several European languages. It is a variant of Casper (or Caspar) and appears in spellings such as Kasper, Kaspar, Casper. In some cases Kasper is also found as a surname. The name is used primarily in Northern and Central Europe and among diasporic communities.

Etymology and meaning: Kasper is ultimately derived from the Latin name Casparus, traditionally associated with one of the Biblical Magi, the three wise men who visited the infant Jesus. The precise origin of the name is uncertain. In popular culture the name has been linked with meanings such as "treasurer" or "keeper of treasure" in some older folk-etymologies, but there is no consensus.

Usage: Kasper and Kaspar are common in Denmark, Germany, Poland and other Nordic and German-speaking regions; Casper is common in the Netherlands and in English-speaking countries as a given name. The form Kasper is generally masculine; feminine forms are rare.

Notable people: Kasper Schmeichel (born 1986), Danish professional football goalkeeper; Kasper Dolberg (born 1997), Danish footballer; Kasper Bjørke (born 1980), Danish musician and producer.

In culture: Casper the Friendly Ghost is a famous fictional character associated with the name Casper; Kasper appears as a variant in some translations and shows.