Basil
Greek
"royal"
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Updated Fri Apr 25 2025
Basil Origin and Meaning
The name Basil is a girl's name meaning "royal".
This ancient Greek male name, well-used in Britain, also has an herbal quality that may explain its increasing use for girls. While as a name it rhymes with dazzle, the herb has a long a, making the pronunciation BAY-zel.
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