Given name
Vasílij
“of the king, kingly, royal”
Vasílij is used as a given name.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Vasílij is a romanization of Василий. Василий goes back to Ancient Greek βασίλειος, meaning “of the king, kingly, royal.”
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
Vasílij is a romanization of Василий. Василий comes from Byzantine Greek, and ultimately from Ancient Greek.
Explained through its name family
Vasílij’s family of names
In Russian usage, Vasílij is a Roman-alphabet rendering of Василий.
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Similar names
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Vassili
“king”
99% boys · 1% girls
Vasílka
“of the king, kingly, royal”
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Vasilka
“of the king, kingly, royal”
>99% girls
Vasukie
“in Hinduism, a serpent king”
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Vasilijus
“of the king, kingly, royal”
>99% boys
Vasýlʹ
“royal”
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Vasíleios
“of the king, kingly, royal”
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Vyktoryn
“victory”
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