jason
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈdʒeɪsən// ja·son
n. a common name for a man or a boy. It is used in many English-speaking countries.
n. a masculine given name of Greek origin, meaning 'healer'.
My friend Jason lives in London.
The manager introduced Jason as the newest member of the engineering team.
While the name Jason has ancient roots in Greek mythology, it remains a popular choice for parents in the modern era due to its classic and approachable sound.
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.
Probably reduced from James + -son or a variant of Jesson.
Usage
As a proper noun, it is almost always capitalized.