The name Jason is a predominantly masculine name, and is used mainly in English and French, and also in Greek Mythology.
The name is derived from the Greek word which means 'to heal' or 'a healing'.
The reason behind this meaning comes from a story in Greek Mythology.
A man named Jason was the leader of a group of people named the Argonauts. He set himself the quest to go and find the Golden Fleece in order to win back his fathers crown, which had previously been overthrown.
This picture shows Jason on his quest for the Golden Fleece.
Although the name and meaning are predominantly Greek in origin. The name can also be found in the New Testament where a man named Jason's house was used as a place of refuge.
Some people claim that this is where the meaning has come from.
This meaning has led for your name to become increasing popular, as a first name and also as a last name.
