Jason - Names
Meaning of the name Jason
Gender:
Male
Meaning:
"healer" (in Greek)
Etymology:
It is an English variant of the Greek name Iason (spelled Ιασων), which comes from the Greek verb iasthai (spelled ιασθαι, meaning “to heal”). St. Jason’s feast day is celebrated on 12th July.
Variants in different languages:
There are no other variants of this name.
Fun facts:
In Greek Mythology Jason led the Argonauts to Colchis.
Name days:
France
12th July: Jason
UK
12th July: Jason
USA
12th July: Jason
Poland
12th May, 12th July: Jazon
Famous people:
Jason Abalos (born 1985), Filipino actor
Jason Biggs (born 1978), American actor
Jason Castro (born 1987), American musician
Jason Crumb (born 1973), Canadian footballer
Jason Donovan (born 1968), Australian actor/singer
Jason Geria (born 1993), Australian footballer
Jason Isaac (born 1971), American politician
Jason Kralt (born 1974), Canadian footballer
Jason Lamar (born 1978), American footballer
Jason London (born 1972), American actor
Jason Mewes (born 1974), American actor
Jason Momoa (born 1979), American actor
Jason Segel (born 1980), American actor
Jason Sudeikis (born 1975), American actor/comedian
Jason Winston George (born 1972), American actor
Additional information:
According to numerology people who bear this name love freedom. They are also strong, adventurous, spiritual, and restless. In astrology the name’s ruling planet is Saturn, and its lucky colors are black, blue, gray.
Popularity of the name:
England: 162nd in 2014
USA: 86th in 2015