Biagio
/ˈbjaːdʒo/noun
An Italian masculine given name, corresponding to Blaise in English.
Did you know?Biagio derives from the name of Saint Blaise, a 4th-century bishop traditionally invoked against throat ailments, inspiring the Catholic blessing of throats with crossed candles on his feast day.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Blasios
“An ancient personal name, probably connected with blaisos, a term associated with lisping or bodily deformity; the exact origin is uncertain.”
Late Antiquity
Latin
Blasius
“The Latin form of the Greek-derived personal name.”
4th Century
Greek/Latin
Blasios / Blasius
“The name of Saint Blaise, a bishop and martyr traditionally associated with healing throat ailments.”
Middle Ages
Italian
Biagio
“The Italian development of Blasius, shaped by regular sound changes in Italian.”
Modern English
English
Biagio
“A retained Italian given name, also used as a surname.”