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Vasiliy Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Vasiliy

"Vasili, Vasily, Vasilii or Vasiliy is a Russian masculine given name of Greek origin and corresponds to Basil"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2020 👥 76 in US
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Meaning
Vasili, Vasily, Vasilii or Vasiliy is a Russian masculine given name of Greek origin and corresponds to Basil
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
76
Life Path
Number 7

📖 What Does Vasiliy Mean?

Vasili, Vasily, Vasilii or Vasiliy is a Russian masculine given name of Greek origin and corresponds to Basil. It may refer to:Vasily I of Moscow Grand Prince from 1389–1425 Vasily II of Moscow Grand Prince from 1425–1462 Vasili III of Russia Grand Prince from 1505–1533 Vasili IV of Russia Tsar from 1606–1610 Basil Fool for Christ (1469–1557), also known as Saint Basil, or Vasily Blazhenny Vasily Alekseyev (1942–2011), Soviet weightlifter Vasily Arkhipov (1926–1998), Soviet Naval officer in the Cuban Missile Crisis Vasily Boldyrev (1875–1933), Russian general Vasily Chapayev (1887–1969), Russian Army commander Vasily Chuikov (1900–1982), Soviet marshal Vasily Degtyaryov (1880–1949), Russian weapons designer and Major General Vasily Dzhugashvili (1921–1962), Stalin's

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Vasili, Vasily, Vasilii or Vasiliy is a Russian masculine given name of Greek origin and corresponds to Basil. It may refer to:Vasily I of Moscow Grand Prince from 1389–1425 Vasily II of Moscow Grand Prince from 1425–1462 Vasili III of Russia Grand Prince from 1505–1533 Vasili IV of Russia Tsar from 1606–1610 Basil Fool for Christ (1469–1557), also known as Saint Basil, or Vasily Blazhenny Vasily Alekseyev (1942–2011), Soviet weightlifter Vasily Arkhipov (1926–1998), Soviet Naval officer in the Cuban Missile Crisis Vasily Boldyrev (1875–1933), Russian general Vasily Chapayev (1887–1969), Russian Army commander Vasily Chuikov (1900–1982), Soviet marshal Vasily Degtyaryov (1880–1949), Russian weapons designer and Major General Vasily Dzhugashvili (1921–1962), Stalin's…

Root Element
Vasiliy
Core Meaning
"Vasili, Vasily, Vasilii or Vasiliy is a Russian masculine given name of Greek origin and corresponds to Basil"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Vasiliy

V 4
A 1
S 1
I 9
L 3
I 9
Y 7
SUM 7
7
Life Path
Wisdom & Introspection
1
Soul Urge
Independence & Leadership
6
Personality
Nurturing & Responsibility

Life Path 7 — Wisdom & Introspection: Analytical, spiritual, and truth-seeking.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male100%
♀ Female0%

Based on 76 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 76
Peak year 2020 (9)
First recorded 1994
Last recorded 2020
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Vasiliy" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Vasili, Vasily, Vasilii or Vasiliy is a Russian masculine given name of Greek origin and corresponds to Basil".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~76 people named Vasiliy in the US. Peaked in 2020 with 9 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Vasiliy?

The Life Path number for Vasiliy is 7, associated with Wisdom & Introspection. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 6.

Is Vasiliy a boy or girl name?

Vasiliy is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Vasiliy in the US?

Approximately 76 people in the United States are named Vasiliy. The name peaked in 2020 with 9 recorded uses.

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