Name:
Jason
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
Jason originates in Greek language and means "a person who heals". In Greek mythology, Jason was a famous Thessalian hero and he led the Argonauts in the quest for the Golden Fleece. In the Bible, Jason’s house was used as Saint Paul’s and Silas’s refuge. As a masculine given name it became popular in the 1940s and its popularity has been rising ever since.
Pronunciation:
JAY-sən
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Jacen
Jasen
Jayson
Famous Jason:
Jason Alexander : actor
Jason Biggs : actor
Jason Giambi : baseball player
Jason Mraz : musician
Jason Priestley : actor
Jason Allen : golfer
Jason Avant : football player
Jason Bates : baseball player
Jason Jones : actor, comedian