Jesper

Jesper Meaning & Origin

About Jesper
The name Jesper is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse name "Asgeirr," which means "spear of the gods" or "God's spear." It combines the elements "as" meaning "god" and "geirr" meaning "spear." Jesper is a strong and masculine name that conveys the idea of being divinely protected or favored, symbolizing strength, courage, and the ability to overcome challenges.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Jesper are male.

Jesper Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 75% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JSPR
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J02106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 S P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤɛspər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JSPR', 'ASPR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jesper in Braille

Here's how to represent Jesper in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Jesper in braille

How to Spell the Name Jesper in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Jesper using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Jesper in sign language

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