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Jason name meaning

“healer, one who heals”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Greek
Syllables
2
Popularity
#1,461

Jason is a masculine name from Greek Iasōn, meaning healer or one who heals. It is related to the Greek verb iaomai, meaning to heal. In addition to this linguistic connection, the name appears in both Greek mythology and the New Testament.

What does Jason mean?

Healer, one who heals

In Indonesian: penyembuh, orang yang menyembuhkan

Origin and cultural usage of Jason

From Greek Iasōn, related to iaomai, ‘to heal’. The name occurs in Greek mythology and the New Testament.

Linguistic originGreek
Naming traditionChristian
Starts withJ · Ja

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Name combinations with Jason

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jason, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Jason Stepanus Ezer

    Meaning of each word

    • Jason: healer, one who heals
    • Stepanus: crown or victory wreath
    • Ezer: help, assistance
  • Jason Patrick Kornelis

    Meaning of each word

    • Jason: healer, one who heals
    • Patrick: nobleman, of noble descent
    • Kornelis: associated with a horn
  • Jason Ezer

    Meaning of each word

    • Jason: healer, one who heals
    • Ezer: help, assistance
  • Paskah Jason Nahor

    Meaning of each word

    • Paskah: celebration of Jesus' resurrection
    • Jason: healer, one who heals
    • Nahor: snorer
  • Jason Agustino

    Meaning of each word

    • Jason: healer, one who heals
    • Agustino: venerable, worthy of respect
  • Jason Kornelis Xavier

    Meaning of each word

    • Jason: healer, one who heals
    • Kornelis: associated with a horn
    • Xavier: a new house

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How to pronounce Jason

Syllables2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦗꦱꦺꦴꦤ꧀
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮏᮞᮧᮔ᮪

Is Jason a boy’s name?

Yes, Jason is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Jason ranks #1,461 among boy names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Jason

Famous people named Jason

  • Jason Ranti · b. 1984
  • Jason Iskandar · b. 1991
  • Jason Lionel Theo
  • Jason Russell · b. 1980
  • Jason Tedjasukmana · b. 1967
  • Jason Christ Alexander · b. 2004
  • Jason Donovan Yusuf
  • Jason Rivaldo Sutrisno
  • Jason Soetanto Putra · b. 2000

FAQ about the name Jason

What is the meaning of Jason?

Jason means healer, one who heals. From Greek Iasōn, related to iaomai, ‘to heal’. The name occurs in Greek mythology and the New Testament.

Is Jason a boy’s name?

Yes, Jason is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Jason?

Jason is of Greek origin.

How many syllables does Jason have?

Jason has 2 syllables (Ja-son) and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Jason?

Jason ranks #1,461 among boy names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Jason?

Some ideas: Jason Stepanus Ezer; Jason Patrick Kornelis; Jason Ezer.

Famous people named Jason?

Notable people named Jason include Jason Ranti, Jason Iskandar, Jason Lionel Theo.

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