Jason (name)
Jason is a common masculine given name. It comes from Greek (), meaning "healer", from the verb (), "heal", "cure", cognate with (), the goddess of healing, and (), "healer", "physician". Forms of related words have been attested in Greek from as far back as Mycenaen (in Linear B) and Arcadocypriot (in the Cypriot syllabary) Greek: , ''i-ja-te'' and ''i-ja-te-ra-ne'', respectively, both regarded as standing for inflected forms of , "healer". The name was borne in Greek mythology by Jason, the great Thessalian hero who led the Argonauts in the quest for the Golden Fleece. The name is also found in the New Testament, as the house of a man named Jason was used as a refuge by Paul and Silas. In his case, it could come as a Hellenized form of Joshua. Its adoption in the United Kingdom peaked during the 1970s, when it was among the top 20 male names, but it had fallen out of the top 100 by 2003. Jason is the most common spelling; however, there are many variant spellings such ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jason
Jason ( ; ) was an ancient Greek mythological hero and leader of the Argonauts, whose quest for the Golden Fleece featured in Greek literature. He was the son of Aeson, the rightful king of Iolcos. He was married to the sorceress Medea. He was also the great-grandson of the messenger god Hermes, through his mother's side. Jason appeared in various literary works in the classical world of Greece and Rome, including the epic poem ''Argonautica'' and the tragedy ''Medea''. In the modern world, Jason has emerged as a character in various adaptations of his myths, such as the 1963 film '' Jason and the Argonauts'' and the 2000 TV miniseries of the same name. Persecution by Pelias Pelias (Aeson's half-brother) was power-hungry and sought to gain dominion over all of Thessaly. Pelias was the progeny of a union between their shared mother, Tyro ("high born Tyro"), the daughter of Salmoneus, and the sea god Poseidon. In a bitter feud, he overthrew Aeson (the rightful king), kill ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Golden Fleece
In Greek mythology, the Golden Fleece ( el, Χρυσόμαλλον δέρας, ''Chrysómallon déras'') is the fleece of the golden-woolled,, ''Khrusómallos''. winged ram, Chrysomallos, that rescued Phrixus and brought him to Colchis, where Phrixus then sacrificed it to Zeus. Phrixus gave the fleece to King Aeëtes who kept it in a sacred grove, whence Jason and the Argonauts stole it with the help of Medea, Aeëtes' daughter. The fleece is a symbol of authority and kingship. In the historical account, the hero Jason and his crew of Argonauts set out on a quest for the fleece by order of King Pelias in order to place Jason rightfully on the throne of Iolcus in Thessaly. Through the help of Medea, they acquire the Golden Fleece. The story is of great antiquity and was current in the time of Homer (eighth century BC). It survives in various forms, among which the details vary. Nowadays, the heraldic variations of the Golden Fleece are featured frequently in Georgia, especially ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hyacinth (given Name)
Hyacinth is a variant form of the given name Hyacinthe. The name is derived from a Greek word meaning the delphinium, blue larkspur flower or the colour purple.Thomas W. Sheehan, . Our Sunday Visitor Publishing, 2001. Page 130. English variant forms include Hyacintha or Hyacinthia. European equivalents include Hyacinthe (French), Hyazinth (German), Jacek (Polish, male), Iakinf (Иакинф; Russian). The Spanish name Jacinta is closely related, referring to the hyacinth (plant), hyacinth flower. Jacinda (Greek and Spanish) may refer to either.Sheehan, . Our Sunday Visitor Publishing, 2001. "Jacinta: 'The Hyacinth Flower' (Spanish) or 'The Wearer of Purple' (Portuguese) or 'The Beautiful One' (Spanish). Jacinda: (Greek, Spanish) see Hyacinth, Jacinta." Hyacinth may also refer to: Men with the given name Hyacinth * Hyacinth and Protus (martyred 257–9), Christian saints * Hyacinth Bobone (c.1106–1198), after 1191 Pope Celestine III * Hyacinth (Bichurin) (1777–1853), one of ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jacinda ,
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Jacinda is a given name. Notable people with it include : * Jacinda Ardern (born 1980), Prime Minister of New Zealand since october 2017 ; * Jacinda Barclay (1991–2020), Australian sportswoman ; * Jacinda Barrett (born 1972), Australian-American actress and model ; * Jacinda Vidrio, a fictional character in the TV series ''Once Upon a Time''. See also * Jacinta, * Hyacinth Hyacinth or Hyacinthus may refer to: Nature Plants * Hyacinth (plant), genus ''Hyacinthus'' ** ''Hyacinthus orientalis'', common hyacinth * Grape hyacinth, ''Muscari'', a genus of perennial bulbous plants native to Eurasia * Hyacinth bean, ''Labl ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jacinta
The given name Jacinta is the feminine form of old Culture of Europe, European masculine name known across Western World, the West as * Jácint in Hungarian language * Jacek, Jacenty in Polish Language, Polish * Jacinto in Spanish language, Spanish and Portuguese language, Portuguese. Variants in English or other languages include Hyacinth, Hyacintha, Jacinda, Jacintha, Jacinthe, Jacynthe, Jesinta, Jaxine or Giacinta. As an English name, the name is mostly used in the New Zealand and Australia. People Jacinda *Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand *Jacinda Barrett, Australian actress Jacinta *Jacinta Allan, Australian politician *Jacinta Coleman (1974–2017), New Zealand road cyclist *Jacinta John, Australian actress, producer and director *Jacinta Monroe (born 1988), American professional women's basketball player *Jacinta Stapleton, Australian actress *Jacinta Brondgeest, Australian dance-pop singer *Jacinta and Francisco Marto, Jacinta Marto, one of three Portugues ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jacin
Jacin is a unisex given name. It is either Spanish in origin, and is a shortened form of '' Jacinta'', meaning "Hyacinth Hyacinth or Hyacinthus may refer to: Nature Plants * Hyacinth (plant), genus ''Hyacinthus'' ** ''Hyacinthus orientalis'', common hyacinth * Grape hyacinth, ''Muscari'', a genus of perennial bulbous plants native to Eurasia * Hyacinth bean, ''Labl ...", or a variation on the spelling of '' Jason'', both ultimately from Greek. People Notable people with the name include: * Jacin Sinclair (1972–2010), Australian professional rugby league footballer {{given name Spanish feminine given names Feminine given names Masculine given names Unisex given names ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jace
Jace or Jase is a masculine given name, often a shortened version of Jason, and more rarely a surname. People *Jace (artist), French graffiti artist Given name *Jace Alexander (born 1964), American television director and actor *Jace Amaro (born 1992), American football player *Jace Billingsley (born 1993), American football player * Jace Bode (born 1987), Australian rules footballer *Jase Bolger (born 1971), American politician * Jace Bugg (1976–2003), American golfer *Jace Chan (born 1994), Hong Kong singer * Jace Clark (born 2005), American soccer player *Jase Coburn (born 1983), American basketball coach * Jace Daniels (born 1989), American football player * Jase Daniels (born 1982), American linguist * Jace Denmark (born 2004), American racing driver *Jace Everett (born 1972), American singer *Jace Flores (born 1988), Filipino actor *Jace Fry (born 1993), American Baseball player *Jace Hall (born 1971), American film producer *Jace Jung (born 2000), American baseball player ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jay (given Name)
Jay is a common given name, and a nickname for many names beginning with 'J'. In Hindu-influenced cultures, Jay or Jai is a common first name for a male, derived from the Sanskrit for "win" or "victory." Sports *Jay Abdo (born 1962), Syrian actor *Jay Adams (1961–2014), American skateboarder *Jay Ajayi (born 1993), English American NFL football player *Jay Barnett (born 2001), Australian association football player *Jay Beagle (born 1985), Canadian ice hockey player *Jay Berger (born 1966), American tennis player *Jay Bothroyd (born 1982), English football player *Jay Bouwmeester (born 1983), Canadian hockey player *Jay Briscoe (1984–2023), American professional wrestler *Jay Bruce (born 1987), Major League Baseball player, three-time All-Star *Jay Cutler (American football) (born 1983), American football player *Jay Cutler (bodybuilder) (born 1971), American bodybuilder * Jay Dahlgren (born 1948), Canadian javelin thrower *Jay DeMerit (born 1979), American soccer player *Ja ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jayson
Jayson is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include A *Jayson Adair (born 1969/1970), American businessman *Jayson P. Ahern, American civil servant *Jayson Aquino (born 1992), Dominican baseball player B * Jayson Biacan (born 1979), American corporate gangsta *Jayson Blair (actor) (born 1984), American actor * Jayson Breitenbach (born 1998), German footballer * Jayson Bukuya (born 1989), Fijian rugby league player C * Jayson Castro (born 1986), Filipino basketball player D *Jayson Daniels (born 1971), Australian rules footballer * Jayson Dénommée (born 1977), Canadian figure skater *Jayson DiManche (born 1990), Haitian-American football player *Jayson Durocher (born 1974), American baseball player F * Jayson Foster (born 1985), American football player G * Jayson Gaignard, Canadian entrepreneur *Jayson Gee (born 1965), American basketball coach *Jayson Gillham (born 1986), Australian pianist *Jayson Gonzales (born 1969), Filipino chess grandmaster *Jayson ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jaison
Jaison is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: * Jaison Ibarrola (born 1986), Paraguayan footballer * Jaison McGrath (born 1996}, Scottish footballer * Jaison Peters (born 1989), West Indian cricketer * Jaison Robinson (born 1980), contestant from Survivor: Samoa * Jaison Vales (born 1988), Indian footballer See also *Jason (given name) Jason is a common masculine given name. It comes from Greek (), meaning "healer", from the verb (), "heal", "cure", cognate with (), the goddess of healing, and (), "healer", "physician". Forms of related words have been attested in Greek fr ... {{given name Masculine given names ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Joshua
Joshua () or Yehoshua ( ''Yəhōšuaʿ'', Tiberian: ''Yŏhōšuaʿ,'' lit. 'Yahweh is salvation') ''Yēšūaʿ''; syr, ܝܫܘܥ ܒܪ ܢܘܢ ''Yəšūʿ bar Nōn''; el, Ἰησοῦς, ar , يُوشَعُ ٱبْنُ نُونٍ '' Yūšaʿ ibn Nūn''; la, Iosue functioned as Moses' assistant in the books of Exodus and Numbers, and later succeeded Moses as leader of the Israelite tribes in the Hebrew Bible's Book of Joshua. His name was Hoshea ( ''Hōšēaʿ'', lit. 'Save') the son of Nun, of the tribe of Ephraim, but Moses called him "Yehoshua" (translated as "Joshua" in English),''Bible'' the name by which he is commonly known in English. According to the Bible, he was born in Egypt prior to the Exodus. The Hebrew Bible identifies Joshua as one of the twelve spies of Israel sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. In Numbers 13:1, and after the death of Moses, he led the Israelite tribes in the conquest of Canaan, and allocated lands to the tribes. According to bib ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Silas
Silas or Silvanus (; Greek: Σίλας/Σιλουανός; fl. 1st century AD) was a leading member of the Early Christian community, who according to the New Testament accompanied Paul the Apostle on his second missionary journey. Name and etymologies ''Silas'' is traditionally assumed to be the same as the ''Silvanus'' mentioned in four epistles. Some translations, including the New International Version, call him "Silas" in the epistles. Paul, Silas, and Timothy are listed as co-authors of the two New Testament letters to the Thessalonians, though the authorship is disputed. The ''Second Epistle to the Corinthians'' mentions Silas as having preached with Paul and Timothy to the church in Corinth (), and the First Epistle of Peter describes Silas as a "faithful brother" (). There is some disagreement over the original or "proper" form of his name: "Silas", "Silvanus", "Seila", and "Saul" seem to be treated at the time as equivalent versions of the same name in different lang ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |