Vasily
Boy name · Greek · pronounced vah-SEE-lee
Verified name
What does Vasily mean?
Royal, kingly
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 916 in the U.S. in 2023, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Vasya
Variant: Vasili, Vasilii
Related: Basil
Using Vasily across cultures
The Russian form of Basil with royal Greek roots.
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