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Meaning of Jasper
A type of precious stone or a male given name
Definitions
- A hard, typically reddish-brown or yellowish gemstone, a type of chalcedony, used in jewelry
- A male given name, derived from the Persian word for treasurer
Etymology of Jasper
The word "Jasper" originates from the Persian word "jazp" or "jasp", meaning treasurer, and was later adapted into Greek as "iaspis" and Latin as "iaspidem" or "jaspis", referring to the stone
Historically, the word has been used to describe the gemstone since ancient times, and its use as a given name is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages
Example Uses
- The queen's necklace featured a large jasper stone surrounded by diamonds
- Jasper is a popular boy's name in many English-speaking countries
- The ancient Greeks valued jasper for its beauty and durability