Дже́йсон
Džéjsonmasculine
The English name Jason is translated into Russian as Дже́йсон (Džéjson). Wiktionary also lists Ясо́н (Jasón) and Язо́н (Jazón).
Meaning: given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Дже́йсон | Džéjson | masculine |
| Ясо́н | Jasón | |
| Язо́н | Jazón |
The name has different forms depending on whether you are referring to a person from the modern Western world or the figure from Greek mythology.
Which one should you use?
Дже́йсон is the transliterated version of the English name Jason used for modern people. In contrast, Ясо́н is the traditional Russian form used when referring to the mythological figure Jason from Greek antiquity. Язо́н is also a variant form.
How do you pronounce it?
Džéjson
Did you know?
- The name Дже́йсон contains the letter 'дж', which is used to mimic the English 'J' sound, a sound that does not exist naturally in native Slavic roots.
- The name Ясо́н is famously linked to the Golden Fleece in Russian literature and textbooks. Because of this, the name evokes images of adventure and unattainable goals rather than just a person's identity.
- If you call a modern Дже́йсон by the name Ясо́н, he might think you are making a scholarly joke or referring to his 'ancestor' from the Argonauts.
Examples in context
- Его зовут Дже́йсон.Yego zavut Dzhey-son.His name is Jason.
- Ты знаком с Дже́йсоном?Ty znakom s Dzhey-sonom?Do you know Jason?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a person they met at a party.
- Анастасия AnastasiaТы видел Дже́йсона на вечеринке?Ty videl Dzhey-sona na vecherinke?Did you see Jason at the party?
- Андрей AndreyНет, я его не видел.Net, ya yego ne videl.No, I didn't see him.
- Анастасия AnastasiaОн очень интересный человек.On ochen' interesnyy chelovek.He is a very interesting person.
- Андрей AndreyЯ хочу с ним познакомиться.Ya khochu s nim poznakomit'sya.I want to meet him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jason” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
