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Boy's nameOrigin: LatinName day: 3 February

Blažej

Blažej is a traditional Christian given name closely tied to the veneration of Saint Blaise, the patron protector against throat ailments. Today it feels distinctive and rich in heritage, holding a stable place in Central European culture. Parents will appreciate its authentic character, melodious sound, and historic depth.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Blažej
Czech:
Blažej
Hungarian:
Polish:
Błażej
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Originally designating a person with a lisp, stammer, or hesitant speech.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Slovenské meno Blažej vzniklo z latinského mena Blasius, ktoré sa najčastejšie spája s latinským prídavným menom blaesus vo význame „šušľavý, zajakavý“. Latinské slovo sa dáva do súvisu so starogréckym blaisos, označujúcim človeka s nohami vykrivenými smerom von. Spájanie mena so slovami blažený a blaženosť je iba druhotná ľudová etymológia.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Blažej vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

76 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie76 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

BLAZEJ

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

ž (1)

Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

19 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
3 FebruaryOficiálny kalendár
Slovak Official CalendarSlovak Extended CalendarTranovský EvangelicalCzech CalendarPolish Calendar
29 November
Polish Calendar

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Blažej
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Blažeja
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Blažejovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Blažeja
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Blažej
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Blažejovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Blažejom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
BlažejkoBlažkoBlažoBlažíkBlažejček
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Blažej
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Blažej! Blažko! Blažo!

Notable figures named Blažej

1

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Blazej Wójcik
PL
born 1971Notable Figure

Polish actor

Test how Blažej sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Blažej Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

85 / 100Very good
ID
Initials / monogram:with dots:B.S.without dots:BS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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