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Jason

A male given name from Ancient Greek.

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Jason at a glance

Origin
Greek
Pronunciation (IPA)
/ˈdʒeɪsən/

Etymology

From the Ancient Greek Ἰάσων (Iásōn), from ἰάομαι (iáomai, “I heal”). The Jason mentioned in the New Testament (Acts 17:5-9, Romans 16:21) is probably a Greek rendering of Joshua.

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What does the name Jason mean?

A male given name from Ancient Greek.

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