Vassily
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Vassily
The given name 'Vassily' is derived from the Greek name 'Basilios', meaning 'royal' or 'kingly', with its linguistic root in the Greek word 'basileus', meaning 'king'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Vassily' is derived from the Greek name 'Basilios', meaning 'royal' or 'kingly', with its linguistic root in the Greek word 'basileus', meaning 'king'. Vassily is commonly used in Eastern European cultures, particularly in Russia and Greece, with notable historical context including Saint Basil the Great, a 4th-century Christian bishop and theologian.
Vassily currently ranks #3,361 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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