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Basila

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Meaning

Brave

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic باسيلا
Urdu بسیلا
Persian باسیلا
Turkish Bazila
Bengali বসিলা
Indonesian kemangi
Pashto بسیلا

Alternate Spellings

Capturing elegance and depth, Basila stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. Meaning 'Brave', this name carries a weight of authority, courage, and leadership.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Basila is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Basila comes from the same Arabic root b-s-l as Basil, meaning "brave."

Reference Profile

Etymology

The feminine form of Basel, from the Arabic root ب-س-ل (b-s-l, 'to be brave'). Basila means 'brave.'

Islamic Significance

Strength is enjoined in the Quran as preparation rather than aggression: prepare against them what you are able of force (8:60).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.