Gaspare
Meaning of Gaspare
Gaspare is a strong and distinctive name of Italian origin, meaning "treasure bearer." Pronounced as gah-SPAH-reh in Italian, it exudes a sense of history and tradition. The name Gaspare is associated with the biblical Magi, also known as the Three Wise Men or Three Kings, who visited the infant Jesus after his birth, making it a name with deep religious significance. While not as common in modern times, its usage can be traced back through generations. Variations such as Gasparo also exist. In New York, data shows that Gaspare has been given to baby boys sporadically over the years, indicating its enduring appeal to some families seeking a name with a rich cultural heritage.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as gah-SPAH-reh (/gaˈspaːre/)
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Notable People Named Gaspare
| Gaspare Aselli was an Italian physician known for discovering the lacteal vessels of the lymphatic system. |
| Gaspare Spontini - Gaspare Luigi Pacifico Spontini was an Italian opera composer and conductor known for his work during the classical era. |
| Gaspare Tagliacozzi was an Italian surgeon known for his pioneering work in plastic and reconstructive surgery. |
| Gaspare Luigi Bertoni, CSS was an Italian Catholic priest and the founder of the Congregation of the Sacred Stigmata, also known as the Stigmatines. |
| Gaspare Diziani was a prominent Italian painter of the late-Baroque period, known for his work in the Veneto region as well as in Dresden and Munich, with one of his notable pieces displayed in the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. |
| Gaspare Traversi was an Italian Rococo painter known for his genre works, primarily active in Naples but also painting in other cities across Italy. |
| Gaspare Visconti served as the Archbishop of Milan from 1584 to 1595. |
| Gaspare Mignosi - Gaspare Mignósi, an Italian mathematician, made significant contributions to the field of mathematics. |
| Gaspare Ricciullo del Fosso, O.M. was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Reggio Calabria, Bishop of Calvi Risorta, and Bishop of Scala during the 16th century. |
| Gaspare Mattioli was an Italian painter known for his work in the Neoclassical style during the 19th century. |
| Gaspare Paluzzi degli Albertoni was a Roman Catholic prelate and Bishop of Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi e Bisaccia, known for his service to the church in the early 17th century. |
| Gaspare Campari was an Italian drinks manufacturer. |
| Gaspare Torretta was an Italian athlete who participated in the 1906 and 1908 Summer Olympics. |
| Gaspare Ungarelli was a Bolognese historian, librarian, and author known for his work on the vocabulary of the Bolognese dialect in his book Vocabolario del dialetto bolognese. |
| Gaspare Russo, an Italian politician, served as Mayor of Salerno from 1970 to 1974 and as president of Campania from 1976 to 1979. |
