Meaning: Its source is Basileios, a Greek name meaning "Royal."

Languages: This boy's name is used in Arabic and English.

Alternative Spellings: Bazil

Feminine Forms: Basilia

Non-English Forms: Basilio, Vasilije, Vasilis, Vasily, Vasili, Vassily, Wassily, Basile, Basilius, Bazyli, Vasileos and Vasile

Source Forms: Basileios

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'.