The boy's name Jason \j(a)-son\ is pronounced JAY-sun. It is of Greek and Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "healer; the Lord is salvation". Variant of Joshua. Biblical: an early Christian associate of Paul. Greek mythology: Jason was leader of a group of warrior heroes called the Argonauts. Singer J'son; actors Jason Robards, Jason Lee, Jason Priestley, Jason Patric, Jason Biggs.

ORIGIN
Greek

MEANING
Healer

In the New Testament, Jason was converted to Christianity by Paul and Silas. In Greek mythology, he was the leader of the Argonauts. Infamously known for Jason Vorhees, the main character in the "Friday the 13th" horror films. A top 100 name since 1966.

ALTERNATIVES
Jasen Jacen Jaisen Jaison Jasun Jayson Jaysen Jasin

NICKNAMES
Jay Jase

FAMOUS Jasons
Jason Lee (actor) Jason Alexander (actor) Jason Behr (actor) Jason Patric (actor) Jason Bateman (actor) Jason Robards (actor) Jason Priestley (actor) Jason Biggs (actor)

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