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Persian
"bringer of treasure"
Jasper originated as a variation of the Latin Gaspar, which ultimately derived from the Persian word ganzabara , meaning "bringer of treasure." As a given name, Jasper’s etymology is unrelated to…
Dutch form of Jasper, Persian
This ancient name, also spelled Caspar, is finally shedding its ghostly image and moving into the 21st century. Popular in the Netherlands and Scandinavia, where it's sometimes shortened to Cas,…
Arabic
"treasure"
Khaza got a big boost when rapper Kevin Gates chose it for his son in 2014, and an even bigger boost with the release of his 2022 album of the same name. Gates' influence led to Khaza being one of…
Polish variation of Casper, form of Jasper, Persian
Jasper and its many international variations, from Kasper to Casper to Gaspard, is finding new popularity.
Kenza may feel perfectly in step with modern names like McKenzie and Kinsey and Kendra, but there was an 8th century Moroccan queen named Kenza so the name has deep roots. Kenza is that rare name…
Spanish variation of Casper, Dutch form of Jasper, Persian
The name of one of the Three Wise Men from the East is heard in several European countries, but rarely in the US. Last year about 50 baby boys were named Gaspar in the US vs. about 200 named Casper,…
The ancient boys' name Jasper is popular internationally in a range of forms, including Casper and Gaspard, and now Jasper is beginning to be used for girls in the US.
Pakistani, Arabic
Kinza might sound or look like a modern choice, inspired by Kenzie and Kinzley, however, it is a variation of the Arabic Kanza and Kenza with the appealing meaning "treasure". It was one of the…
Dutch and German variation of Casper and Jasper, Persian
"keeper of the treasure"
After half a century, this otherwise feasible name has at last started to lose its link to the friendly ghost; it certainly didn't scare model Claudia Schiffer, who chose it for her son, as did…
Hindi, Sanskrit
This jewel of a name is relatively common among Gen X and Millennial Indian women. Model Nidhi Sunil is a notable bearer.
Spanish
"treasure chest"
Arcelia is an undiscovered Spanish treasure worth considering.
Polish, from Persian
Kacper is the traditional Polish form of Caspar, pronounced with a snappy "ts" sound in the middle.
French variation of Jasper, Persian
Jasper is an internationally-popular name that takes many forms, among them Casper, Gaspar, and the French version Gaspard. Virtually unknown in the US, Gaspard is one of the Top 100 Boy Names in…
One of the fastest-rising boy names on 2022 thanks to the release of rapper Kevin Gates' album "Khaza" — named after his son of the same name — that year. Khaza was given to a handful of baby girls…
English
"great treasure"
A medieval and early English variant of the Ismenia, which feels surprisingly on trend today.
Alternative form of Emony
Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele
"our treasure"
This South African name is often shortened to the spunky nickname Gugu.
Gugu is derived from the word igugu , meaning "treasure." It's commonly used as a nickname for Gugulethu.
Celtic
Despite appearances, Ismenia does not seem to be related to Greek Ismene ("knowledge"). Instead, one possible derivation is from Celtic elements meaning "excellent" and "treasure". Variations include…
Hindi, Indonesian, Sanskrit
"jewel, treasure"
Short and snappy with an appealing meaning, Ratna is a Hindi name, derived from a Sanskrit word meaning "jewel" or "treasure". While some English speakers may be put off by the "rat" beginning, in…