Basilio

The first name Basilio is an Italian and Spanish form of Basil, which is considered a short form of Basilius. This name has its roots in the Greek terms Basileus (Βασιλευς) and Basileios (Βασιλειος).

What does the name Basilio mean?

Basilio is an Italian and Spanish variant of Basil, which is a short form of the name Basilius. The name traces back to the Greek words Basileus (βᾰσῐλεύς) and Basileios (βασίλειος). In direct translation, it means "the king" or "the royal one." The origins of the name lie in the ancient Greek language, where basileús means "the king," "the chief," "the master," "the lord," and "the patron," while basíleios means "royal." In the Middle Ages, the name spread due to the veneration of Saint Basil, the Archbishop of Caesarea. Other variants include Basile, Basilic, Basilides, Basilus, Basiel, Bazil, Bazyli, and Basileo. The feminine forms include Basilea, Basilia, Basilissa, Basilisa, and Vasilia.

Where does the name Basilio come from?

The name Basilio has its roots in ancient Greek and means "the king" or "the royal one." The ancient Greek terms basileús (the king, the chief, the master, the lord, the patron) and basíleios (royal) form the basis for this name. It is used in both Italian and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Basilio?

The pronunciation of the name Basilio is melodic and smooth. It consists of four syllables and is pronounced as "Ba-si-li-o" [baˈziːlio]. The voiced "s" in the middle gives the sound a gentle, flowing quality, while the open "o" at the end rounds off the name sonorously. This makes Basilio sound elegant and vibrant, with a warm and cultured aura.

When is the name day of Basilio?

The name day for Basilio is celebrated on January 2.

Popularity

In Germany, Basilio is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2015, when it reached 2,136th place. Over the last ten years, Basilio has been used as a first name approximately 20 times, placing it 4,894th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,471st.

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