February 3 is celebrated in Catholic and Orthodox calendars as the Feast of Saint Blaise, giving the name enduring religious significance in Albania and beyond.
- Blaise / Blaz / Blazi – Derived from the Latin Blasius, meaning lisping or stammering. The name is most closely connected to Saint Blaise, a 4th-century bishop and martyr known as a healer and protector against throat illnesses.
