Basil
BoyOrigin: Greek · Arabic
Meaning
“royal kingly”
Cultural Notes
Basil derives from the Greek basileus meaning king; it is also the name of the culinary herb which shares the same royal etymology.
Popularity
Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1920s
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Famous People Named Basil
- Basil Rathbone, Basil Hume
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