Blais
/blɛ/noun
A French-origin surname derived from the personal name Blaise.
Did you know?Blais is a French form related to Blaise, the name of Saint Blaise, a 4th-century bishop traditionally invoked against throat ailments.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Blasios
“A personal name possibly connected with “lisping” or “stammering”; the precise origin is uncertain.”
Late Antiquity
Latin
Blasius
“The Latin form of the name, associated with Saint Blasius, later Saint Blaise.”
4th Century
Latin
Sanctus Blasius
“Saint Blasius, a bishop and martyr whose cult spread through Christian Europe.”
Medieval French
Old French
Blaise
“The French form of Blasius, used as a personal name.”
Modern French
French
Blais
“A surname derived from Blaise, especially found in French-speaking regions.”