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BasiliaChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Royal, noble, highborn, basil

Pronunciation: ba-SEE-lee-ah

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Name
Basilia
Meaning
Royal, noble, highborn, basil
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
ba-SEE-lee-ah
Lucky Number
8
8
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Basilia mean?

Basilia is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Royal". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: ba-SEE-lee-ah. Lucky number: 8. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Βασιλία

μητέρα του Θεού, πιστότης, ευσέβεια,

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

ba-SEE-lee-ah

IPA

/bəˈsɪliə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Basilia is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Royal. Category: Virtue.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

8

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

PurpleGold

Lucky Stone

Amethyst

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: Nurturing, caring, and responsible

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateLoyalD = DevotedS = Spiritual

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolic of spiritual royalty and purity.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Basilia, with its royal connotations, has been used in various Christian traditions throughout history. In the Byzantine Empire, there were several sainted women named Basilia, including Saint Basilissa of Caesarea (third century) and Saint Basilissa of Thessalonica (fifth century). The name gained widespread popularity during the Middle Ages and was adopted by nobility and royals in Europe. The name continues to be used today, often given as a given name or as a middle name.
In the spiritual sense, the name Basilia represents the idea of being a queen or ruler in the Kingdom of God. It calls to mind the attributes of a godly woman - strength, wisdom, and grace. The name serves as a reminder to live a life worthy of the kingdom of God, to seek after God's will and to reign over our own lives with the same dignity and respect as a queen. It is a name that inspires us to aspire to greatness in the eyes of God.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Saint Basilia, a 4th-century martyr The name Basilia carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

4th century

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Basilia

queen of queens, faithful woman, pious woman,

🇮🇱Hebrew

בסילה

מלכת המלכים, אשת אורח, נשים קדושות,

🇬🇷Greek

Βασιλία

μητέρα του Θεού, πιστότης, ευσέβεια,

🇮🇹Latin

Basilia

rex, fidelis, pia,

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