Basil

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    Origin:
  • English: Kingly: Saint Basil the Great was a fourth-century bishop who was one of the fathers of the early Christian church. This was also the name of two Byzantine emperors.
  • Greek: Royal, kingly
Popularity:
How popular is Basil? Here's how many babies were named Basil over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
International Variations:
Basile   •   Basilio   •   Basilius   •   Bazyli   •   Vasu   •   Vasyl
Nicknames:
Vasin   •   Vaughn
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Dave Foley and Tabitha Southley
Syllables:
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