Vasilijs

Latvian

Etymology

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1781. From Russian Васи́лий (Vasílij), ultimately from Ancient Greek Βασίλειος (Basíleios). Cognate with English Basil.

Proper noun

Vasilijs m

  1. A transliteration of the Russian male given name Васи́лий (Vasílij).
  2. A male given name of Latvian speakers.

References
  • Klāvs Siliņš: Latviesu personvārdu vārdnīca. Riga "Zinātne" 1990, ISBN 5-7966-0278-0
  • Population Register of Latvia: Vasilijs was the only given name of 4459 persons in Latvia on May 21st 2010, including Russian speakers.
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