Caspar

/ˈkæspər/ noun

Definition

One of the three Magi (wise men) in Christian tradition who visited baby Jesus; also a common given name.

Etymology

From Persian 'Gaspar' or Sanskrit roots. Different traditions call him Caspar, Gaspar, or Jasper. His name was added to the Nativity story centuries after the Gospel accounts and may mean 'treasurer' or 'master of the treasure.'

Kelly Says

Caspar is completely invented—the Gospel only mentions 'wise men' with no names, but medieval Christians gave them names, gave them each a specific race, and made them kings traveling from different continents to prove Jesus was for everyone!

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