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Bazil

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How to Pronounce Bazil

Pronounced BAZ-il /ˈbæz.ɪl/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Basil, from the Greek Basileios, 'king; royal' — the same word behind the basil herb. Noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A regal respelling: Bazil spells Basil, 'king; royal' (said 'BAZ-il'). Herby and classic.
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Origin MediumGreek, English
MeaningA respelling of Basil, from the Greek Basileios, 'king; royal' — the same word behind the basil herb. Noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2023)#12470 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1922
Total births (all-time)≈ 155
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192219142023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bazil is a respelling of Basil, from the Greek Basileios, 'king; royal' — the word also behind the basil herb. It reads classic and a touch fresh — rare in the U.S. (said 'BAZ-il').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, regal, and herby.

Did you know? Bazil respells Basil, from the Greek for 'king; royal' — also the name of the fragrant herb; a classic name in a fresh spelling, noted honestly (said 'BAZ-il').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Bazil — respelling of Basil; Greek 'king; royal'; the herb

Variations

BasilBazylBasile

Nicknames

BazZil

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bazil mean?

Bazil is a respelling of Basil, from the Greek for 'king; royal'; it's also the name of the herb.

How do you pronounce Bazil?

It's said BAZ-il /ˈbæz.ɪl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bazil a boy or girl name?

Bazil is a boy's name.

How popular is Bazil?

Bazil is rare in the U.S.

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