Balazs

The name Balazs, also known as Balázs, is the Hungarian variant of the classical Roman and Latin name Blasius.

What does the name Balazs mean?

Balazs, or Balázs, is the Hungarian form of the name Blasius, which originates from the Latin word blaesus meaning "lisping" or "stammering." This can be translated as "the Lisping one" or "the Stammering one." The popularity of the name stems from the veneration of Saint Blasius of Sebaste (Saint Balázs Sebasty), who lost his life as a martyr during the Christian persecutions in the early 4th century. In Hungary, Balázs is among the common and valued first names for boys. International variants of the name Blasius include Biagio, Biaggo, and Biago (Italian), Blai (Catalan), Blaise (French), Blas (Spanish), Blase (English), Blaž (Croatian, Slovenian), Blazej (Polish, Czech, Slovak), Blažiejus (Lithuanian), and Vlas (Russian).

Where does the name Balazs come from?

The name Balazs has Latin roots and means "the Lisping one" or "the Stammering one." It is derived from the Latin word blaesus, which means "lisping" or "stammering." The language from which this name originates is Hungarian.

How do you pronounce Balazs?

The pronunciation of Balazs is two syllables and articulated clearly. In German, the name is typically pronounced as "Ba-lasch" [ˈbaː.laʃ], with the consonant combination at the end sounding compact. The ending "-azs" conveys a closed and concise sound, giving the name a distinct contour. Overall, Balazs radiates a striking, calm, and characterful presence - structured, clear, and with a slightly edgy aura.

When is the name day of Balazs?

The most important name day for Balázs falls on February 3, when Saint Blasius of Sebaste is honored.

Popularity

In Germany, Balazs is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its highest placement was in 2014 at rank 2,076. Over the last ten years, Balazs has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,537th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it stands at rank 3,511.

Nicknames & pet names

Bala / Balazska / Balazusch / Bali / Balu / Bazsi

Famous people

• Balaz Ekker (professional dancer)
• Balazs Bacskai (boxer from Hungary)
• Balazs Baji (hurdler from Hungary)
• Balazs Balogh (Hungarian footballer)
• Balazs Banai (Hungarian football player)
• Balazs Batizi-Pocsi (Hungarian football player)
• Balazs Beko (footballer from Hungary)
• Balazs Berczy (Hungarian footballer)
• Balazs Berdo (Hungarian football player)
• Balazs Bergmann (Hungarian footballer)
• Balazs Birtalan (writer from Hungary)
• Balazs Borbely (Slovak footballer)
• Balazs Csillag (Hungarian long-distance runner)
• Balazs Dioszegi (artist from Hungary)
• Balázs Dzsudzsák (Hungarian footballer)
• Balazs Farkas (Hungarian football player)
• Balazs Farkas-Jenser (Hungarian singer)
• Balazs Fuelei (American musician)
• Balazs Gercsak (swimmer from Hungary)
• Balazs Gond (Hungarian biathlete)