Etymology

Basilides

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Today it means: A male given name of historical usage Full definition →

Latin Basilidēs ← Ancient Greek Βασιλείδης
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΒασιλείδης
  2. Latin · borrowed fromBasilidēs
  3. English todayBasilides

Borrowed from Latin Basilidēs, from Ancient Greek Βασιλείδης (Basileídēs).

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