Basil name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 17th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Old Greek and Arabic

Usage: Arabic, Assamese, Bengali, English, Hindi, Sindhi, Hindi, German, Czech, French, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Tamil and Telugu

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Basil

bay-zul

Meaning: The Great, Brave, King and Basil the Herb

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What does Basil mean?
Variations of Basil
How popular is Basil?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Basil
Sibling Names for Basil
Famous People Named Basil
Lists having Basil

What does Basil mean?

Basil means Royal, Brave, King or Basil the Herb is used especially in Assamese, Sindhi, Czech, German, Tamil, English, Telugu, Bengali, Hindi, Malayalam, French, Oriya, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi and Arabic is originated from Arabic and Old Greek is in general bestowed upon both sexes.

Prevailing and Perennial Basil has its origin in Arabic and Old Greek, Basil means "Brave, Kingly and Basil the Herb". It is celebrated on January 2nd.

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How do I pronounce Basil?

Two syllabled Basil is pronounced as bay-zul. bah-zul is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Basil

Basileios, Basilius, Baasil, Baseline

Names that rhyme with Basil

How popular is the name Basil?

A common name in United States having over 12845 recievers in 153 years of usage. Currently the moniker is on a rise, in 1897, it ranked 321st when 281 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

In addition to that, the first name has been in Basil is a unique baby name in France, it has been in use since 1985 and was able to reach the top 900 names.

In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 890 on boy names chart when 30 babies were named Basil. Over 429 babies in France have been named Basil. Also, in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 200 names.

In 2001, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 189 on boy names chart when 40 babies were named Basil. Over 603 babies in Switzerland have been named Basil. Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 400 names.

Recently in 2017, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 308 on boy names chart when 37 babies were named Basil. Over 376 babies in Belgium have been named Basil.

Basil is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 23 years of use, it could not make it big.

There are over 268 babies that have been given the name Basil in England and Wales. Also, in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and achieved its top most rank of 185 in 1966.

But Basil is a popular baby name in Nigeria where every 1 in 7000 have the name as well as in, India, South Africa, Sudan, England and DR Congo. According to our estimate, over 120000 babies have been named Basil globally.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018	2052	69	5105	25
2017	2251	58	5304	24
2016	2213	60	5749	22
2015	2426	52	7239	16
2014	2699	44	6974	17

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Basil in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	66	8	35	0

Numerological analysis of Basil

You are the peacemaker in your society. You are the mover and shaker of the world. You are often taken as crazy because of your fearlessness and courageous acts you take to achieve your aspirations. You hate copying others. You are a hard person to speak to, especially if when you are around people you barely know. You love to help the people you care for. You prefer determinate and strong partner when it comes to relationships.

Other names similar to Basil, for soon-to-be-parents

Michail - Queer boy name Michail means "Who is Like God?" which is rooted from Hebrew language is notably used in Finnish, Russian and Greek
Margritha - Girl name Margritha has origin in Old Greek, meaning of Margritha is "The Pearl" is majorly used in Dutch
Ceferino - The unfamiliar boy name Ceferino means "He who Caresses Like the Wind" is rooted from Old Greek language
Evgeniya - Commonly used in Russian and Slavic, Evgeniya aimed at girls, meaning of Evgeniya is "Eugenes Meaning Well Born Noble, Well Born and Sweet Spoken" is of Old Greek origin. Evgeniya is derivative of Eugenia.
Ilene - Ilene's meaning is The Words Aveline Meaning Hazelnut, Eveline and Radiant is used in English and Greek bestowed upon baby girls came from Old Greek and Old French. Ilene is variant spelling of Eileen.

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Sibling Names for Basil

If you're considering the name Basil for your new bundle of joy, you may be wondering what other names could complement it perfectly. Look no further! We've compiled a list of sibling names that are sure to make a beautiful set with Basil. Check out these options and see which ones speak to you!

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Famous people named Basil

Basil II,
Basil I, Byzantine Emperor who reigned from 867 to 886
Basil of Caesarea, bishop of Caesarea Mazaca in Cappadocia
Basil Brooke, 1st Viscount Brookeborough, Ulster Unionist Party politician
Basil Fool for Christ, Russian Orthodox saint of the type known as 'yurodivy' or "holy fool for Christ"
Basil Hirschowitz, academic gastroenterologist
Basil Hennessy, Australian archaeologist of the Ancient Near East and Emeritus Professor of Near Eastern Archaeology at the University of Sydney
Basil Blackwell, was born in Oxford, England
Basil Thompson, ballet dancer, master, and teacher
Basil McIvor, Ulster Unionist politician
Basil Weedon, organic chemist and university administrator
Basil de Sélincourt, British essayist and journalist

Basil Pao, Hong Kong-based photographer
Basil Blackshaw, Northern Irish artist
Basil Feilding, 2nd Earl of Denbigh, diplomat
Basil Henriques, British philanthropist of Portuguese Jewish origins
Basil Mott, FRS was one of the most notable English civil engineers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries
Basil Beattie, British artist
Basil Faber, Lutheran schoolmaster and theologian, was
Basil the Confessor, Eastern Orthodox saint
Basil Williams, English historian
Basil of Trebizond, was Emperor of Trebizond
Basil King, Canadian clergyman
Basil Cameron, English conductor
Basil Acres, English professional footballer of the 1950s
Basil Boioannes, and one of the greatest Byzantine generals of his time

Basil R. Church, physician and political figure in Canada West
Basil Brooke, English metallurgist and recusant
Basil Yamey, South African economist
Basil Moreau, French priest
Basil Shereghy, leading Ruthenian Greek Catholic Church priest and professor
Basil Montagu, British jurist, barrister
Basil Hopko, eparch of the Slovak Greek Catholic Church
Basil Dean, English actor, writer
Basil Mesardonites, Catapan of Italy
Basil Hood, British dramatist and lyricist, perhaps best
Basil Peto, British businessman and Unionist politician
Basil Soper, British actor and voice-over artist
Basil Willey, professor of English literature at Cambridge and author of well-written and scholarly works on English literature and intellectual history

Basil of Seleucia, Bishop and ecclesiastical writer
Basil Markesinis, scholar of law and Jamail Regents Professor at the University of Texas at Austin
Basil Nield, British judge and Conservative Party politician
Basil de Ferranti, British businessman and a Conservative Party politician
Basil Bennett, American athlete
Basil Bernstein, British sociologist known for his work
Basil of Ostrog, Serbian Orthodox bishop of Zahumlje and saint venerated
Basil Hume, English Roman Catholic bishop
Basil Hetzel, Australian medical researcher
Basil Schonland, OMG CBE FRS was noted for his research on lightning
Basil III of Constantinople, was Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople
Basil Zaharoff, Greek arms dealer and industrialist

Basil Rathbone, Philip St
Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve, American classical scholar
Basil L. Plumley, career soldier and airborne combat infantryman
Basil Bunting, British modernist poet whose reputation was established with the publication of 'Briggflatts'