Blasius

It should be noted that in some instances, Blasius can also be the latinized form of the Greek given name Blasios (Βλάσιος) - of which Vlasios (Βλάσιος) is the modern, contemporary form. For more information about that name, please see my entry for Blasios in the Submitted Names Database. It is also worthwhile to check out the following:

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http://web.archive.org/web/20120324121302/http://www.etymologica.com/page3.htm (= a section of Pavlos' website)

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http://www.behindthename.com/bb/fact/16482 (= a post of Pavlos at the Name Facts message board)

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http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Blasius#Latin (= Wiktionary entry which also mentions possible Greek origin)