NAME PROFILE
Palani
Derived from the Greek name Basileios, meaning royal or kingly. This name carries an air of leadership and noble grace, suggesting a person who is both wise and deeply protective of their community.
Key Stats
| Total births | 30 |
| Gender | Male (56% / 44%) |
| Peak year | 1978 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1975 |
| Most recent | 1994 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Greek |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
HI — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Vasilis Hatzipanagis (Professional footballer, 'The Greek Maradona') · Vasilis Spanoulis (Basketball player, EuroLeague Legend) · Vasilis Tsitsanis (Composer and songwriter, Master of Rebetiko music) · Vasilis Papakonstantinou (Rock singer, Cultural icon in Greece) · Vasilis Torosidis (Professional footballer, Former national team captain)
Nicknames & Diminutives
VasiliVasoLakisBill
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