Jason

Jason is an English and French form of the Greek name Iason, derived from the Greek verb iasthai, meaning to heal. In Greek mythology, Jason was the leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece, making the name one of the most celebrated in classical legend. The name also appears in the New Testament as a Hellenized form of the Hebrew name Joshua, borne by a relative of the apostle Paul. Related forms include the Greek Iason and the feminine variant Jasone.