God is gracious; diminutive of John
Name Profile
Basil
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Basil.
Primary meaning
Kingly; royal; brave
Pronunciation: BAZ-il; BAY-zil (UK)
Profile summary
From Greek 'basileus' meaning 'king.' Saint Basil the Great (c. 330-379) was a influential theologian and bishop. The herb basil (Ocimum basilicum) is named after him, associated with the legend of the True Cross. The current meaning shown for this name is Kingly; royal; brave. The catalog pronunciation is listed as BAZ-il; BAY-zil (UK). It is listed alongside the related form Vasilios. Basil appears in unisex naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Basil is currently cataloged under Greek (from basileus) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Kingly; royal; brave.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Greek (from basileus) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Basil is grouped as a modern unisex name. Related form for this profile: Vasilios. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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