"Jesper" meaning in Danish

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Proper name

Etymology: Medieval Danish variant of Kasper (same as Caspar), with possible confusion with Esbern, Espen, from Old Norse Ásbjǫrn. Etymology templates: {{m|da|Kasper}} Kasper, {{der|da|non|Ásbjǫrn}} Old Norse Ásbjǫrn Head templates: {{head|da|proper noun}} Jesper
  1. a male given name Categories (topical): Danish given names, Danish male given names Related terms: Kasper, Jespersen [surname], Caspersen, Kaspersen Related terms (male given names): Casper
    Sense id: en-Jesper-da-name-h8YdwBAs Categories (other): Danish entries with incorrect language header

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