Bazil
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Bazil is a boy’s name of Greek origin, meaning “Bazil is an alternative spelling of Basil, derived from the Greek name 'Basileios' meaning 'royal' or 'kingly'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1922.
What Bazil Means
“Bazil is an alternative spelling of Basil, derived from the Greek name 'Basileios' meaning 'royal' or 'kingly'.”
The Story of Bazil
A name that sounds like authority, a classic choice for a son destined for leadership and wisdom.
Bazil, an alternative spelling of Basil, directly derives from the Greek 'Basileios,' meaning 'royal' or 'kingly.' This name has a history, notably carried by influential figures like Basil of Caesarea and the actor Basil Rathbone, linking it to intellect and distinguished presence.
You see your son as a natural leader, endowed with wisdom and a strong will. Bazil speaks to a confident spirit, someone who commands respect with a noble bearing. This is a name for a boy who will embody strength and insightful guidance.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Basil Rathbone
British actor famous for playing Sherlock Holmes.
Basil of Caesarea
Influential theologian, Doctor of the Church
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#16 in 1922
Total Births
155
First Recorded
1914
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