Jais
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- Name
- Jais
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- Boy name
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The name Jais is a shortening of Jaison, a variant of the name Jason, which has its roots in the biblical name Iason. It carries the meaning 'the healer'.
What does the name Jais mean?
Jais is a short form of Jaison, which in turn is a variant of the name Jason. Its origins lie in the biblical name Iason, whose meaning is 'the healer'. The name has its roots in the ancient Greek Iásōn (Ἰάσων), which means 'healer', as well as in the word īáomai (ῑ̓άομαι), which means 'to heal'. Additionally, Jais is considered a Jutlandic form of Johannes, meaning 'JHWH is gracious'. Other variants include Jayson, Iasonas, Jasonas, Jayceon, Jace, Jacen, Jase, and Jasen.
Where does the name Jais come from?
Jais is a masculine first name of Greek origin, carrying the meaning 'the healer'. The etymology is based on the ancient Greek Iásōn (Ἰάσων), which means 'healer', as well as on the term īáomai (ῑ̓άομαι), which means 'to heal'. The name is used in Danish and English.
How do you pronounce Jais?
Jais is pronounced like 'Jais', similar to the English word 'ice'.
When is the name day of Jais?
The name day for Jais is celebrated on July 12 and December 3.
Popularity
In Germany, Jais is a rather rare first name. It has not yet appeared in the German name popularity lists. Its best placement was in 2010, when it ranked 1,912th in the Italian name charts. From 1999 to 2024, Jais was used as a first name in Italy fewer than 10 times, earning it the 5,981st place. In the last ten years, no newborns have received this name.
Nicknames & pet names
Joris
Famous people
- Jais Nielsen (Danish painter)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jais
What is the origin of the name Jais?
Jais has Greek roots and derives from the ancient Greek Iásōn (Ἰάσων), meaning 'healer'. The name is also used in Danish and English.
What does the name Jais mean?
The meaning of Jais is 'the healer'. The name is a short form of Jaison, a variant of the biblical name Jason.
How popular is the name Jais?
Jais has grown in popularity in some countries in recent years, but remains relatively rare overall. Popularity varies, especially in Scandinavian and English-speaking regions.