♂ Name Basil

Q: What does the name Basil mean?

Basil means 'king', 'lord' or 'master' (from ancient Greek 'basileús/βᾰσῐλεύς') or 'kingly', 'royal' (from ancient Greek 'basíleios/βασίλειος'). In Arabic, Basil means 'courageous', 'fearless' and 'brave' (from Arabic 'bāsil/بَاسِل ').

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Basil is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Basil come from?

The name Basil is a short form of the Latin name Basilius, which itself derived from the ancient Greek name Basileús (Βασιλεύς). Besides, Basil is a name of Arabic origin.

What does the name Basil mean?

Basil means “king”, “lord” or “master” (from ancient Greek “basileús/βᾰσῐλεύς”) or “kingly”, “royal” (from ancient Greek “basíleios/βασίλειος”). In Arabic, Basil means “courageous”, “fearless” and “brave” (from Arabic “bāsil/بَاسِل “).

Pronunciation of Basil

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Variants

Basiel Bazil

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Popularity of the name Basil

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