Basiline
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Basiline
Basiline derives from the Greek name Basilissa or the masculine Basilius, both stemming from the Greek word "basileus" meaning "king" or "royal." The name thus literally translates to "royal" or "of the king."
The name is primarily used in Christian contexts, particularly in French and English-speaking cultures, with historical roots in early Christian saints and Byzantine tradition.
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Etymology
Basiline derives from the Greek name Basilissa or the masculine Basilius, both stemming from the Greek word "basileus" meaning "king" or "royal." The name thus literally translates to "royal" or "of the king."
The name is primarily used in Christian contexts, particularly in French and English-speaking cultures, with historical roots in early Christian saints and Byzantine tradition. Saint Basiline was venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the name has been borne by various religious figures throughout medieval and modern history.
Basiline currently ranks #840 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1907.
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