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Gaspar

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Gaspar is a given and/or surname of French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish origin, cognate to Casper (given name) or Casper (surname).

It is a name of biblical origin, per Saint Gaspar, one of the wise men mentioned in the Bible.

Notable people with the name include:

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In fiction

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  • Gaspar (Chrono Trigger), a character in the 1995 video game Chrono Trigger
  • A Muppet character in Barrio Sésamo
  • A controversial spell in the computer game series Zork that enables the player to resurrect themselves
  • A fiery planet in the Ratchet & Clank video game series
  • Gaspar, a character in the 2012 novel Unholy Night by Seth Grahame-Smith
  • Gaspar de la Croix, a character in the video game Assassin's Creed
  • The title character in Joseph Conrad's story Gaspar Ruiz, adapted for film as Gaspar the Strong Man
  • Gaspar, a Haunter holding an everstone sent over trade in Snowpoint city, in "Pokémon Diamond", Pokémon Pearl", "Pokémon Platinum", "Pokémon Brilliant Diamond", and "Pokemon Shining Pearl"
  • Gaspar Peterson, a character in the 2019 horror novel Our Share of Night by Mariana Enríquez

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