Jason

Jason is an English form of the Greek name Iason, derived from the Greek verb iasthai, meaning to heal. In Greek mythology, Jason was the legendary hero who led the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece, making the name well known throughout the ancient world. The name was adopted into Latin as Iason and later into English-speaking cultures, where it became especially popular in the twentieth century. Related forms include Iason in modern Greek and the feminine variant Jaison found in some regional traditions.