Blaise

Blaise is a masculine given name of French origin. It is the French form of Blasius, a Latin name derived from the Greek Blásios. The name is historically associated with Saint Blaise, a 3rd‑century physician and bishop whose veneration spread across Western Europe. In modern usage, Blaise remains common in Francophone contexts and appears in English as well, often tied to historical figures or contemporary bearers of the name.

Notable people named Blaise include Saint Blaise (Blasius), the patron saint of throat illnesses; Blaise Pascal, a 17th‑century French mathematician, physicist and philosopher known for contributions to probability theory and his philosophical essays; Blaise de Montluc, a 16th‑century French marshal and writer; Blaise Cendrars, the French‑language pen name of Swiss writer Frédéric Louis Sauser; and Blaise Matuidi, a contemporary French footballer who played for Paris Saint‑Germain and the French national team.

Beyond its use as a personal name, Blaise is primarily recognized through religious and literary associations, with Saint Blaise’s Day and related traditions contributing to its cultural resonance in various regions. The name continues to be encountered in historical texts, biographies, and modern namesakes across different cultures that preserve its Francophone heritage.