Kacper
Meaning of Kacper
The name Kacper, pronounced KAHTS-per (/ˈkat.spər/), is a distinctive and traditional male name of Polish origin. It is a variant of the name Kasper, which itself is derived from the ancient Persian name Gaspar, meaning "treasurer" or "keeper of the treasure." Kacper has strong cultural associations in Poland and is notably one of the names attributed to the Three Wise Men in Christian tradition. Though not extremely common in the United States, it has seen a steady presence over the years, with occurrences ranging from 7 to 88 newborns annually since 1994. The name's unique pronunciation and rich historical roots make it an appealing choice for parents seeking a name with both depth and cultural significance.
Pronunciation
Polish
- Pronunced as KAHTS-per (/ˈkat.spər/)
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Notable People Named Kacper
| Kacper Tekieli was a renowned Polish mountain climber and sport climbing instructor who tragically passed away in an avalanche in 2023. |
| Kacper Łopata - Kacper Mieczysław Łopata is a Polish professional footballer known for his role as a centre-back for Barnsley in England. |
| Kacper Szymon Kozłowski is a Polish professional footballer known for his midfield play with Vitesse and the Poland national team. |
| Kacper Piechocki is a Polish professional volleyball player. |
| Kacper Woryna is a Polish Speedway rider. |
| Kacper Skwierczyński is a Polish professional footballer known for his role as a winger at Ruch Chorzów. |
| Kacper Majchrzak is a Polish swimmer who has competed in multiple Olympic events and currently represents the Cali Condors in the International Swimming League. |
| Kacper Stokowski is a Polish competitive swimmer known for winning gold medals at the 2016 European Junior Swimming Championships and holding junior world records in backstroke events. |
| Kacper Kozłowski is a Polish sprint athlete known for specializing in the 400 meters and representing Poland at the 2012 Summer Olympics. |
| Kacper Skibicki is a Polish professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder for GKS Tychy. |
| Kacper Klich is a Polish swimmer who competed in the men's 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. |
| Kacper Roman Zych is a Polish professional footballer known for his role as a striker for II liga club GKS Jastrzębie. |
| Kacper Ziemiński is a Polish sailor who competed in the men's Laser class at the 2012 Summer Olympics. |
| Kacper Masiak is a Polish professional footballer known for his role as an attacking midfielder for Zagłębie Lubin II. |
| Kacper Adamski is a Polish handball player who represents Energa MKS Kalisz and the Polish national team. |
