Gaspar
Meaning of Gaspar
Gaspar is a male name with origins that can be traced back to the biblical Magi. The name Gaspar is often associated with one of the three wise men who visited baby Jesus. It has variations such as Caspar and Jasper. In terms of pronunciation, it can be pronounced as GAS-pahr in English (/ˈgæspɑr/) and GAHS-pahr in Spanish (/ˈgaspar/). Gaspar has been used as a given name for boys for many years, although its popularity has fluctuated over time. In recent years, it has ranked between 2,000 and 4,000 in terms of occurrences among newborns in the United States of America.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as GAHS-pahr (/ˈgaspar/)
English
- Pronunced as GAS-pahr (/ˈgæspɑr/)
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Notable People Named Gaspar
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| Gaspar Vibal - Gaspar A. Vibal is the executive director of Vibal Foundation and comes from a family with a long history in the Philippine book publishing and commercial printing industry. |
| Gaspar Noé is an Argentine filmmaker known for his work in Paris, France, and is the son of Argentine painter, writer, and intellectual Luis Felipe Noé. |
| Gaspar Sanz, a Spanish composer and guitarist, is known for his influential pedagogical works for the baroque guitar. |
| Gaspar Saladino, also known as "Gaspar," was a prominent American letterer and logo designer in the comic book industry, notably recognized for his work at DC Comics. |
| Gaspar Llamazares Trigo is a Spanish politician who led the leftist coalition Izquierda Unida from 2001 to 2008. |
| Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos was a prominent Spanish neoclassical statesman, author, and philosopher during the Age of Enlightenment in Spain. |
| Gaspar Henaine, also known as Capulina, was a Mexican entertainer famous for his comedy and clean style, both as part of the duo Viruta and Capulina and in his solo career. |
| Gaspar Becerra (1520–1568) was a renowned Spanish painter and sculptor associated with the School of Valladolid. |
| Gaspar Núñez de Arce (1834–1903) was a renowned Spanish poet, dramatist, and statesman who received five Nobel Prize in Literature nominations. |
| Gaspar de Quiroga y Vela was a prominent Catholic official who served as General Inquisitor of Spain and Archbishop of Toledo during the late 16th century. |
| Gaspar Téllez-Girón, 5th Duke de Osuna - Gaspar Téllez-Girón, a Spanish general and Grandee of Spain, held several noble titles including the 5th Duke de Osuna and 5th Marquess of Peñafiel. |
| Gaspar Campos-Ansó Fernández is a Spanish footballer known for his role as a midfielder for Sporting de Gijón. |
| Gaspar Gómez de la Serna y Pérez (1760–1808) was a Spanish military commander. |
| Gaspar Juan Pérez de Guzmán, 10th Duke of Medina Sidonia - Gaspar Juan Pérez de Guzmán y Guzmán, 10th Duke of Medina Sidonia, was a Spanish nobleman who held the title of Duke of Medina Sidonia from 1664 to 1667. |
