How to Pronounce Basil
This name is commonly found in English-speaking regions.
Basil means "Kingly"—a English name with a rich history.
Phonetic Spelling of Basil
The phonetic spelling of Basil is:
Basil Pronunciation (Audio)
Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Basil below.
Origin and Meaning of Basil
Basil is a English name meaning "Kingly". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Angola, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, BG, Bahrain, BN, BO, BR, BW, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, Algeria, Egypt, ES, FI, France, GB, GH, GR, Hong Kong, HU, IE, IL, India, Iraq, Iran, Italy, JM, JO, JP, Kuwait, Lebanon, LU, Libya, Morocco, MO, MT, MU, MV, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PS, PT, Qatar, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, Syria, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, United Arab Emirates, United States, Yemen, South Africa.
Common Mispronunciations of Basil
- Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct English pronunciation emphasizes BA-zuhl
- Don't anglicize the sounds; Basil should be pronounced with its original English phonetics
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce Basil?
- Basil is pronounced BA-zuhl.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Basil?
- The correct pronunciation of Basil is BA-zuhl.
- Is Basil a English name?
- Yes, Basil is a English name meaning "Kingly".