Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Kingly, Brave, Royal, The Great, King Like, King
Pronunciation: Baz-uhl, /ˈbæzəl/, B AE Z AH L
Popularity Rank: #4,175
The name Basil is derived from the Greek name Basileios, which means 'royal' or 'kingly'. It is also associated with the herb basil, which symbolizes love and good wishes.
The name Basil is of Greek origin and means Kingly, Brave, Royal, The Great, King Like, King, Basil the herb (1), Royal or kingly, associated with love and good wishes.. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Basil is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, South Africa, and 79 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Baz-uhl
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈbæzəl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B AE Z AH L
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Basil is recorded 14,448 times globally, ranking it as the 4,175th most common name worldwide.
Basil is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 1,923 occurrences, making it the 1,623th most popular name in the country.
In Palestine, the name Basil is found among 1 in every 502 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #1,623 | 1 : 1,504 |
| Nigeria | #933 | 1 : 815 |
| South Africa | #1,578 | 1 : 1,791 |
| United States of America | #3,083 | 1 : 1,898 |
| Egypt | #4,118 | 1 : 3,296 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | #1,292 | 1 : 770 |
| Palestine | #925 | 1 : 502 |
| Jordan | #737 | 1 : 514 |
| Israel | #1,264 | 1 : 557 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1,527 | 1 : 1,929 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Basil from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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