Foreign woman; stranger
Name Profile
Basilia
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Basilia.
Primary meaning
Feminine of Basil (queenly; royal)
Pronunciation: bah-SEE-lee-ah
Profile summary
Feminine form of Basil. From Greek 'basilissa' meaning 'queen.' Name of several early Christian saints, including Saint Basilia (4th century). The current meaning shown for this name is Feminine of Basil (queenly; royal). The catalog pronunciation is listed as bah-SEE-lee-ah. It is listed alongside the related form Vasilia. Basilia appears in girl naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Basilia is currently cataloged under Greek (via latin) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Feminine of Basil (queenly; royal).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Greek (via latin) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Basilia is grouped as a biblical girl name. Related form for this profile: Vasilia. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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