Basel

BAZ-el

Swiss place name

"king"

Basel Origin and Meaning

The name Basel is a boy's name meaning "king".

The Swiss city of Basel was first Basilia, thought to have been dubbed in honor of the Roman castle of the same name. The castle's name would have derived from Basilius, a Roman personal name from which the name Basil also originated.

Basel may be a good choice if you're looking to honor your Swiss heritage. It also has creative cred via the international art fair Art Basel.