Basil

Meaning

Proper Noun

  • A male given name from Ancient Greek, in quiet but steady use in the UK.

Origin

  • Name of several early saints, particularly in the Orthodox Church, from Latin Basilius, from Ancient Greek Βασίλειος. Vasilios.

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