Basil

In Arabic: باسِل

A name indicating courage and steadiness in difficult situations, often associated with honor and grace.

اسم يدل على الشجاعة والثبات في المواقف، يُستبشر به في معاني الكرم والهيبة.

  • Boy name
  • Virtue
  • Longer
  • Strong sound
  • Rare
  • Pan-Arab

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  • Called at home

    باسِل, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

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  • Professional intro

    Pleased to meet you, I'm باسِل.

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  • AkrimAkrim is a form of preference from “karam,” pointing to a compassionate character that helps gentlyLearn more
  • Al-BaraIt conveys freedom from fault; borne by the noble companions al-Bara ibn Azib and al-Bara ibn Malik.Learn more

Questions parents ask

What does the name Basil mean?
A name indicating courage and steadiness in difficult situations, often associated with honor and grace.
Is Basil a boy or a girl name?
Basil is a boy name.
How is Basil written in English?
Basil in Arabic: باسِل.
Does Basil fit the father's name?
Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.

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