Basilides - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Basilides \b(a)-sili-des, bas(i)-lides\ is a variant of Basil (Greek), and the meaning of Basilides is "royal, kingly".

Similar baby names are Basilius and Basileios.

Basilides is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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