👦 Basil — Name Meaning & Origin

Basil

“Brave; Fearless”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginArabic
ReligionMuslim
Used inSaudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Somalia, Djibouti, Comoros, Western Sahara
Numerology7 — thoughtful, wise and spiritual
Letters5 · starts with B
Popularity★★★☆☆

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Basil?

Basil means "Brave; Fearless" (Arabic origin).

Is Basil a boy or girl name?

Basil is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Basil from?

Basil is used as a Muslim name in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Somalia, Djibouti, Comoros, Western Sahara.

What is the lucky number for Basil?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Basil adds up to 7, linked with being thoughtful, wise and spiritual.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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