Vasilios
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Vasilios
Vasilios derives from the Greek name Basil, which comes from the Greek word "basileus" (βασιλεύς) meaning "king" or "royal." The name has its linguistic root in ancient Greek and carries the connotation of kingship and sovereignty.
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Etymology
Vasilios derives from the Greek name Basil, which comes from the Greek word "basileus" (βασιλεύς) meaning "king" or "royal." The name has its linguistic root in ancient Greek and carries the connotation of kingship and sovereignty.
The name is primarily used in Greek Orthodox Christianity and among Greek-speaking populations, with notable historical use by Byzantine emperors and early Christian saints, including Saint Basil the Great, a prominent 4th-century Church Father.
Vasilios currently ranks #5,377 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1975.
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