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Basilisa
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Basilisa.
Primary meaning
Feminine of Basil (queenly; royal)
Pronunciation: bah-see-LEE-sah
Profile summary
Feminine form of Basil. From Greek 'basilissa' meaning 'queen.' Name of Saint Basilisa, an early Christian martyr. Common in Greece and Russia (as Vasilisa). The current meaning shown for this name is Feminine of Basil (queenly; royal). The catalog pronunciation is listed as bah-see-LEE-sah. It is listed alongside the related form Basilia. Basilisa appears in unisex naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Basilisa 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, Basilisa is grouped as a unique unisex name. Related form for this profile: Basilia. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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