Day of Saint Blas, February 3. Names for children
Blas is a name for a child of uncertain origin, although most relate it to the Greek meaning 'germinate' or 'sprout'. It is a name that has remained in moderate use since ancient times, but never goes out of style, so it can be a good option for your baby. He celebrates his onomastics on February 3
Blas is a name for a child of uncertain origin, although most relate it to the Greek meaning 'germinate' or 'sprout'. It is a name that has remained in moderate use since ancient times, but never goes out of style, so it can be a good option for your baby.
He celebrates his onomastics on February 3, which is the day of San Blas.
Curiosities about the name Blas
The name Blas comes with a weight importance of elegance, sophistication and refinement. Blas is all charisma and wit, so it can fit in any environment. With great intellectual skills and creative spirit, Blas also has a huge capacity for work, adapting to the needs of the situation.
The name of your child is used throughout the world. Very common in the Slavic countries, we also know its English variant Blase, in French Blaise and in Italian Biagio. Blas also appears as a surname, as does his older Blay form. It also has a long tradition that begins with the Holy Blas, who is invoked to solve problems of cough and toothache.
If the name Blas is very familiar to us, it is thanks to the fictional character of Barrio Sésamo, Blas, who shares the limelight with his brother Epi. It must be said that it is a free translation of the names of these plush puppets, since originally in English they were called Ernie and Bert.
But we also know great personalities who bore the name of your son. Blas is the name of many writers, something that reflects his tendency to creativity, standing out among all of them the poet Blas de Otero. No less important was the Andalusian ideologist Blas Infante and we can not forget the French scientist and philosopher Blas Pascal.
To know the origin and meaning of other names that celebrate their saint in the month of January, consult our calendar of the names of saints of January. You will find all the curiosities related to the name and date of your name day.
And also, we have the most complete guide of names for babies of boys and girls. Here you will find all the names for babies arranged alphabetically to know their origin and meaning.
Laura Sánchez.Editor of GuiaInfantil.com
