Jaspyr Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAS-per //ˈdʒæspər//
Origin: Persian; Hebrew
Meaning: Persian: treasurer; Hebrew: God protects
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jaspyr is derived from the Persian word "yashp", which refers to the gemstone jasper, a type of chalcedony. This term made its way into Greek as "iaspis" and subsequently into Latin as "iasper", before being adopted into Old French as "jaspe".
The transition into English occurred in the late Middle Ages, where it was used both as a name and to denote the stone itself, which was valued for its beauty and durability. The name Jaspyr is a variant of Jasper, which has been used in various forms across cultures and languages.
Historically, the name Jasper has significant biblical roots, as it is traditionally associated with one of the Three Wise Men who visited Jesus after his birth, often depicted as bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. This association can be traced back to the 4th century when the names of the Magi were first recorded in Christian tradition.
The name Jasper gained further prominence through its inclusion in the King James Bible, published in 1611, which helped solidify its use in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, the name Jasper has been imbued with various symbolic meanings, often linked to wisdom and nobility due to its association with the Magi.
The gemstone jasper itself has been attributed with protective qualities and is considered a stone of endurance in various traditions. This connection to strength and resilience may have contributed to the name's enduring appeal across different cultures and eras.
The diminutive form "Jas" has also been used historically, though it is less common than the full name.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jaspyr was first seen in the United States in 2012.
Jaspyr has ranked as high as #27097 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Jaspyr has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jaspyr is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jaspyr was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jaspyr.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Jaspyr
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