Vasilii
Medieval Slavic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Vasilii
The name 'Vasilii' means "royal" or "kingly," deriving from the Greek *basileus* (βασιλεύς), meaning "king." It is predominantly used in Eastern Orthodox Christian cultures, particularly in Russia and other Slavic nations, where it is associated with Saint Basil the Great and several Russian tsars.
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Etymology
The name 'Vasilii' means "royal" or "kingly," deriving from the Greek *basileus* (βασιλεύς), meaning "king." It is predominantly used in Eastern Orthodox Christian cultures, particularly in Russia and other Slavic nations, where it is associated with Saint Basil the Great and several Russian tsars.
Vasilii currently ranks #2,937 in the United States as a boy's name.
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