Basilio
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Basilio
The name 'Basilio' means "royal" or "kingly," derived from the Greek *basileus* (βασιλεύς), meaning "king." It is used primarily in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese cultures, often within Catholic contexts, notably associated with Saint Basil the Great, a 4th-century Church Father.
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Etymology
The name 'Basilio' means "royal" or "kingly," derived from the Greek *basileus* (βασιλεύς), meaning "king." It is used primarily in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese cultures, often within Catholic contexts, notably associated with Saint Basil the Great, a 4th-century Church Father.
Basilio currently ranks #7,741 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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