Meaning:
Its source is Basileios, a Greek name meaning "Royal."
Languages:
This boy's name is used in Arabic and English.
Alternative Spellings: Bazil
Non-English Forms: Basilio, Vasilije, Vasilis, Vasily, Vasili, Vassily, Wassily, Basile, Basilius, Bazyli, Vasileos and Vasile
Popularity:
The name Basil ranked 668th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
Narrative:
In Arabic, it means 'brave'.
