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Basilides
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Basilides.
Primary meaning
Son of Basil; royal lineage
Pronunciation: bah-see-LEE-dehs
Profile summary
Ancient Greek name meaning 'son of Basil' or 'of royal lineage.' Name of a 2nd-century Gnostic teacher (Basilides of Alexandria). The '-ides' suffix indicates descent. The current meaning shown for this name is Son of Basil; royal lineage. The catalog pronunciation is listed as bah-see-LEE-dehs. It is listed alongside the related form Basilidis. Basilides appears in unisex naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Basilides is currently cataloged under Greek (patronymic) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Son of Basil; royal lineage.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Greek (patronymic) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Basilides is grouped as a classic unisex name. Related form for this profile: Basilidis. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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