Name:
Basil
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Greek, Latin
Meaning:
Basil is a very old name, derived from the Greek name 'Basileios', which means 'kingly or royal'. There are a number of different spellings of this name, from Basil to Vasile.
Pronunciation:
BAZ-əl
The Five Elements:
Water
Famous Basil:
Basil Dearden : film director
Basil King : writer
Basil Rathbone : actor