Boy name
Jason name meaning
“healer; one who heals”
Jason means “healer” or “one who heals” and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. It is a European form of the Greek Iasōn, associated with a verb meaning to heal. In Greek mythology, Jason leads the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #2,871
What does Jason mean?
Healer; one who heals
In Turkish: şifa veren, iyileştiren
Jason is associated with Iason, the leader of the Argonauts in Greek mythology. The voyage in search of the Golden Fleece provides its best-known narrative association. Its linguistic meaning concerns healing, independently of that adventure; Turkish mythology texts may use the spelling İason.
Origin of the name Jason
Jason is a European form of Greek Iasōn. The Greek name is connected with a verb meaning 'to heal' or 'to cure.'
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Greek |
|---|---|
| Is Jason in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | J · Ja |
How to pronounce Jason
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʒason/ |
Is Jason a boy’s name?
Yes, Jason is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Jason does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Jason
Famous people named Jason
- Jason Tahincioğlu · b. 1983
FAQ about the name Jason
What is the meaning of Jason?
Jason means “healer; one who heals”. Jason is a European form of Greek Iasōn. The Greek name is connected with a verb meaning 'to heal' or 'to cure.'
Is Jason a boy’s name?
Yes, Jason is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Jason in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Jason nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Jason?
Jason is of European languages and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Jason have?
Jason has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Jason?
Jason does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Jason?
Notable people named Jason include Jason Tahincioğlu.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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