blaga

Blaga is a Romanian surname. The name is most closely associated with Lucian Blaga (1895–1961), a Romanian philosopher, poet, playwright, and diplomat who was a central figure in Romanian culture during the interwar period. Blaga’s work spans poetry, drama, and philosophy, and he is noted for integrating metaphysical themes with reflections on Romanian folklore, landscape, and national identity. His writings have influenced Romanian literature and the study of myth and culture.

Beyond Lucian Blaga, the surname has been borne by other Romanian academics, writers, and public figures, though none have achieved the same international profile. In Romanian cultural and scholarly contexts, Blaga is recognized as part of the broader modernist and intellectual currents of the 20th century.

Etymologically, Blaga is of Romanian origin and is used by families in Romania and among Romanian-speaking communities abroad. The name appears in biographical, literary, and scholarly references primarily through its association with Lucian Blaga, whose contributions to philosophy, poetry, and drama remain its most enduring cultural footprint.