The jasper mentioned in the Book of Revelation actually may refer to a diamond.

Baby name meanings jasper. Treasurer Perhaps a career path for baby to follow. From the Persian meaning treasurer or could come from the name of the gemstone jasper. Though its Greek meaning is unknown parents thinking of naming their boy Jasper should welcome the Persian meaning.

The name Jasper means GEM or a PRECIOUS STONE. Over 10000 Names - Their Meaning Origins and Spiritual Significance by Dorothy Astoria or Arabic Baby Name Book. Jasper is a Boy name meaning bringer of treasure in finnish origin.

From Latin Gaspar perhaps from the biblical Hebrew word גזבר gizbar meaning treasurer derived from Persian ganzabara. Meaning of the name Jasper. Etymology Historical Origin of the Baby Name Jasper Jasper is the English version of Caspar the name assigned to one of the Magi bearing gifts of gold frankincense and myrrh to the baby Jesus after his birth Caspar gave the frankincense.

Variant of Caspar or Gaspar. Meaning History. Meaning of Jasper Derived from the Persian name Casper meaning treasure bringer or the Persian word yashp meaning spotted stone.

It is of Greek origin. 12 реда Jasper is the modern English form of the name used by one of the three wise men or Magi. What does the name Jasper mean.

This name was traditionally assigned to one of the wise men also known as the Magi or three kings who were said to have visited the newborn Jesus. The name Jasper is of Persian origin and means treasure bearer It first began as a variation of the Latin name Gaspar which was derived from the Persian word ganzabara meaning bringer of treasure As a given name Jasper is unrelated to the gemstone which derived from the Semitic word meaning speckled stone Syllables. From The Name Book.