Bazyli

Greek

"royal"

Bazyli Origin and Meaning

The name Bazyli is a boy's name of Slavic origin.

Bazyli is a masculine name of Polish origin, representing the Polish form of Basil, which derives from Greek 'basileus' meaning 'king' or 'royal.' This distinctive name carries significant historical and religious importance, particularly in Eastern European and Orthodox Christian traditions. Saint Basil the Great, a 4th-century church father and theologian, contributed to the name's spread throughout Christian communities. In Poland and other Slavic countries, Bazyli has maintained steady usage throughout the centuries, though it's considered traditional rather than trendy. The name combines strength with a melodic quality, featuring the characteristic Polish adaptation of replacing the 's' sound with a 'z' and adding the masculine ending 'i.' Outside Poland, it remains an uncommon choice that carries cultural richness.