Boy name
Basilius name meaning
“royal; belonging to a king”
Basilius means royal or belonging to a king. It is the Latinized form of Greek Basíleios, derived from basileús, meaning king. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it has a historical association with Basil of Caesarea, while a royal crown provides a concrete image of its original meaning.
What does Basilius mean?
Royal; belonging to a king
In Turkish: krala ait; hükümdarlıkla ilgili
Basilius carries the idea of royalty in its source meaning rather than functioning as a title. Basil of Caesarea is a historical association from early Christianity. Basil, Basile and Vasil belong to the same name family; the Latinized spelling does not alter the underlying Greek origin or create a separate meaning.
Origin of the name Basilius
Basilius is the Latinized form of Greek Basíleios. The name comes from an adjective meaning 'royal', derived from basileús, 'king'.
How to pronounce Basilius
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /basilius/ |
Is Basilius a boy’s name?
Yes, Basilius is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Basilius does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Basilius
What is the meaning of Basilius?
Basilius means “royal; belonging to a king”. Basilius is the Latinized form of Greek Basíleios. The name comes from an adjective meaning 'royal', derived from basileús, 'king'.
Is Basilius a boy’s name?
Yes, Basilius is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Basilius in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Basilius nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Basilius?
Basilius is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Basilius have?
Basilius has 4 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Basilius?
Basilius does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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