Basil Name Origin

/BAY-zuhl/

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Name Origin

Derived from the Greek name Basileios, meaning 'kingly' or 'royal'. It has been used historically in Greek, Middle Eastern, and Western cultures, especially among Christian and Orthodox communities.

This chart shows how many babies were given the name Basil each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).

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