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Jason is a common masculine given name. It comes from Greek Ἰάσων (Iásōn), meaning "healer", from the verb ἰάομαι (iáomai), "heal", "cure", cognate with ἰατρός (iatrós), "healer", "physician". and Ἰασώ (Iasṓ), the goddess of healing, Forms of related words have been attested in Greek from as far back as Mycenaen and Arcadocypriot Greek: 𐀂𐀊𐀳, i-ja-te and i-ja-te-ra-ne, respectively, both regarded as standing for inflected forms of ἰατήρ, "healer".
healer
A boy name with 2 syllables. Currently considered common.
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Jason is a prominent name in Greek mythology, most famously associated with the hero Jason, leader of the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece. The name's meaning, "healer," is often linked to the Greek verb 'iasomai' (to heal). It has remained a popular given name in Western cultures for centuries, valued for its heroic associations and classic sound.
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