Basilia
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Basilia
The name 'Basilia' is the feminine form of 'Basil', derived from the Greek *basileus* (βασιλεύς) meaning "king" or "royal," thus signifying "queenly" or "royal." It is primarily used in Greek and Eastern Orthodox Christian cultures, notably as the name of Saint Basilia, a 4th-century martyr venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
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Etymology
The name 'Basilia' is the feminine form of 'Basil', derived from the Greek *basileus* (βασιλεύς) meaning "king" or "royal," thus signifying "queenly" or "royal." It is primarily used in Greek and Eastern Orthodox Christian cultures, notably as the name of Saint Basilia, a 4th-century martyr venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Basilia currently ranks #17,936 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1922.
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