Iason

Iason is the original Ancient Greek form of the name commonly Anglicized as Jason, derived from the Greek root meaning to heal. In Greek mythology, Iason was the legendary hero who led the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece, making the name widely known throughout the ancient world. The name also appears in Biblical Greek as a form used by early Christians, including a companion of the apostle Paul mentioned in the New Testament. Modern cognates and variant forms include Jason, Jayson, and the Georgian form Iasoni.