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Basiliso
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Basiliso.
Primary meaning
Kingly; royal (masculine diminutive)
Pronunciation: bah-see-LEE-soh
Profile summary
Rare Spanish masculine diminutive of Basil. Very uncommon in modern usage. May also refer to 'basilisco' (basilisk, mythical serpent). The current meaning shown for this name is Kingly; royal (masculine diminutive). The catalog pronunciation is listed as bah-see-LEE-soh. It is listed alongside the related form Basilio. Basiliso appears in girl naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Basiliso is currently cataloged under Spanish (greek) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Kingly; royal (masculine diminutive).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Spanish (greek) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Basiliso is grouped as a unique girl name. Related form for this profile: Basilio. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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