Basil

Basil Meaning & Origin

About Basil
The name Basil is of Greek origin and means "royal" or "kingly." It is derived from the Greek word "basileus," which refers to a king or ruler. The name Basil carries connotations of power, authority, and regality, reflecting its historical usage as a title for monarchs and nobility.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Basil are male.

Basil Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -3.06% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 Z AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈbæzəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Basil in Braille

Here's how to represent Basil in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Basil in braille

How to Spell the Name Basil in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Basil using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Basil in sign language

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