Błażej
/ˈbwa.ʐɛj/noun
A Polish masculine given name, equivalent to Blaise in English.
Did you know?On Saint Blaise’s feast day, clergy traditionally blessed worshippers’ throats with crossed candles, a ritual still practiced in parts of Europe.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Βλάσιος (Blásios)
“An ancient personal name of uncertain origin, possibly associated with a stammering or lisping speech defect.”
Late Antiquity
Latin
Blasius
“The Latin form of the name, borne by Saint Blaise, a 3rd-century Christian bishop and martyr.”
Early Medieval Period
Christian Latin
Sanctus Blasius
“Saint Blaise, whose cult spread through Europe and became linked with protection against throat ailments.”
Medieval Slavic
Church Slavonic
Vlasij / Vlasi
“Slavic adaptations of the saint’s name used in Christian naming traditions.”
Medieval Polish
Old Polish
Błażej
“The Polish form that developed from the Latin ecclesiastical name Blasius.”
Modern Polish
Polish
Błażej
“A masculine given name, corresponding to Blaise.”