Vassili
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Vassili
Vassili derives from the Greek name Basil, which comes from the root "basileus" meaning "king" or "royal." The name entered European languages through the Latin form Basilius and the Greek Orthodox tradition.
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Etymology
Vassili derives from the Greek name Basil, which comes from the root "basileus" meaning "king" or "royal." The name entered European languages through the Latin form Basilius and the Greek Orthodox tradition.
The name is primarily used in Russian and other Slavic Orthodox Christian cultures, with historical prominence through Russian royalty including the Rurik dynasty and various tsars and grand dukes bearing this name.
Vassili currently ranks #1,809 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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