Jason
\ʒa.zɔ̃\♂French boy's name
A French boy's name of Latin origin, first recorded around 1165.
At a glance
| Gender | Masculine |
|---|---|
| Origin | Latin |
| First recorded | about 1165 |
| Pronunciation | \ʒa.zɔ̃\ |
Origin and meaning
From the Ancient Greek Ἰάσων (Iásōn), from ἰάομαι (iáomai, “I heal”). The Jason mentioned in the New Testament (Acts 17:5-9, Romans 16:21) is probably a Greek rendering of Joshua.
Where it is mostly given
- Great Britain
- Ireland
- United States
- Malta
- Belgium
- Israel
Source: Wiktionnaire (CC BY-SA 4.0). Recording: Wikimedia Commons (France (Normandie) (Prénom)), Lingua Libre / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).