Vasilije

The first name Vasilije (Василије) represents a Serbian variant of Vasilii, a Slavic derivation of the name Basilius. The latter originates from the Greek names Basileus (Βασιλευς) and Basileios (Βασιλειος).

What does the name Vasilije mean?

Vasilije (Василије) is known as the Serbian spelling of Vasilii and is considered a Slavic form of Basilius. The roots of the name go back to the Greek terms Basileus (Βασιλευς) and Basileios (Βασιλειος). The name is literally translated as 'the Royal One' as well as 'the King'. Its origin lies in the Ancient Greek language, from the term basileús (βᾰσῐλεύς) meaning 'the King', 'the Chief', 'the Master', 'the Lord', and 'the Patron', as well as basíleios (βασίλειος), which means 'royal'. The name gained widespread popularity through the veneration of Saint Basil, the Archbishop of Caesarea. Other variants include Basil, Basile, Basilic, Basilides, Basilus, Basiel, Bazil, Bazyli, and Basileo. Different forms also include Vasilios, Vasileios, Vasile, Vasilakis, Vasilis, Vasilus, Vasilius, Vasileos, Vasil, Vasili, Vasilij, Vasilijus, Vasilis, Vasily, Vasja, Vasya, Vassily, Vassileios, Vassilios, and Vassili. Additionally, there are female variants such as Basilea, Basilia, Basilissa, Basilisa, and Vasilia.

Where does the name Vasilije come from?

The first name Vasilije has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the Royal One'. The Ancient Greek terms basileús and basíleios mean 'the King' and 'royal'. The name is common in Serbian.

How do you pronounce Vasilije?

The pronunciation of Vasilije is rich and varies between four and three syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Va-si-li-je' [vasiˈliːjɛ], starting with an open A sound. The middle syllable has a long I sound, and the gentle ending '-je' provides a harmonious finish. Vasilije sounds traditional and melodic, a name with clear structure and distinct presence.

When is the name day of Vasilije?

The name day for Vasilije is celebrated on January 2.

Popularity

In Germany, Vasilije enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 678th among the most common male first names. In the last ten years, it has been given about 360 times, placing it 1,093rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 1,332nd. Its global popularity is reflected in recent rankings in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Vaske / Vaso

Similar first names

Famous people

• Vasilije Bacovic (basketball player from Montenegro)
• Vasilije Calasan (French racing driver)
• Vasilije Krestic (historian from America)
• Vasilije Micic (Serbian basketball player)
• Vasilije Mokranjac (Yugoslav composer)
• Vasilije Prodanovic (Yugoslav footballer)
• Vasilije Radovic (footballer from Yugoslavia)
• Vasilije Sijakovic (Yugoslav footballer)
• Vasilije Tomovic (American chess player)
• Vasilije Veljko Milovanovic (Serbian footballer)