Iason
Greek Mythology · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Iason
The name 'Iason' means "healer" and derives from the Greek verb ἰάομαι (iáomai), meaning "to heal." It is primarily used in Greek culture and mythology, notably as the leader of the Argonauts in the quest for the Golden Fleece, and appears in Christian contexts as a minor figure in the New Testament.
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Etymology
The name 'Iason' means "healer" and derives from the Greek verb ἰάομαι (iáomai), meaning "to heal." It is primarily used in Greek culture and mythology, notably as the leader of the Argonauts in the quest for the Golden Fleece, and appears in Christian contexts as a minor figure in the New Testament.
Iason currently ranks #9,947 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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