Blaise
/bleɪz/noun
A masculine given name and surname, from Latin Blasius.
Did you know?Blaise ultimately comes from Latin *Blasius*, likely from a Roman family name, and became famous in Christian Europe through Saint Blaise, a healer invoked for throat ailments.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Rome
Latin
Blasius
“A Roman family name, later used as a personal name.”
Late Antiquity
Latin
Blasius
“The name of Saint Blaise, a Christian bishop and martyr.”
Medieval Latin
Latin
Blasius
“A saint’s name adopted across Christian Europe.”
Old French
Old French
Blaise
“A personal name used in French-speaking regions.”
Modern English
English
Blaise
“A given name and surname, especially associated with French and Christian usage.”
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