A masculine given name with historical origins in European tradition.
From Latin 'Gervasius,' derived from 'Gervatius,' which may relate to a Germanic root meaning 'spear-servant' (from 'gar' meaning spear and 'vaz' meaning servant). The name has medieval religious significance through Saint Gervasius and remained popular in various European cultures.
Gervase appears in medieval literature and history, including Gervase of Canterbury, a monk-historian who documented the Middle Ages—it's the kind of name that carries centuries of history within it, reminding us that names aren't random but often encode the professions and values of ancient societies.
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