Kašparová is a feminine Czech surname, derived as the feminine form of the masculine surname Kašpar. The root name Kašpar itself is the Czech form of Jasper, which has ancient origins tracing back to the Persian word ganzabarah meaning "treasurer" — via the Biblical Hebrew word gizbar (גִּזְבָּר). Origin and Meaning The name Jasper is traditionally associated with one of the three Magi (wise men) who visited the infant Jesus according to Christian tradition. In Western culture, the Magi are often named Melchior, Gaspar (or Jasper), and Balthasar. The male given name Jasper (and its variant Kaspar) was popularized in medieval Europe due to this biblical connection. From the given name, the surname Kašpar emerged, commonly patronymic meaning "son of Kašpar." The suffix -ová is the standard Czech feminine ending for surnames, applied to indicate a female bearer. Thus Kašparová directly means "of the Kašpar family" or "daughter/wife of Kašpar." Cultural Context Czech surnames are predominantly gendered, with women typically adopting the -ová form. Kašparová is a common example of this pattern. The surname may be found in historical records and telephone directories across the Czech Republic, though it remains less frequent than its masculine counterpart. Notable Bearers There are no widely known notable individuals with the surname Kašparová recorded in major biographical sources. This is not unusual for a surname of relatively low frequency; most bearers of the name would likely be ordinary citizens rather than public figures. Distribution and Variants According to Forebears, Kašparová is practically exclusively a Czech surname. Its masculine base Kašpar is more common in Czechia, with roughly double the population of the allied masculine form Jasper. The pattern of -ová feminization mirrors that of many other Czech surnames yet contributes to distinctive onomastic structure., Meaning: Feminine form of Kašpar, itself meaning "treasurer" Origin: Czech (from Czech/Central Europe) Type: Feminine surname (patronymic + suffix) Usage: Predominantly Czech Related forms: Kašpar (Czech), Jasper (Anglicized), Kaspar (German), Gaspard (French)