Basil is a ♂ boy name.
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.
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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