Vasilije name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Greek and Arabic
Usage: Slavic
Pronunciation: v(a)-sili-je
Meaning: Royal, Brave, King and Basil the Herb
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What does Vasilije mean?

New and Rare Vasilije is used prevalently in Slavic has origin in Old Greek is bestowed upon boys. Vasilije is version of persistent and outstanding Basil. Basil means Brave and King Like has origin in Old Greek and Arabic.

How do I pronounce Vasilije?

Three syllabled Vasilije is most commonly pronounced as v(a)-sili-je. The other ways to say the name is vas(i)-lije.

Variants of Vasilije

Basil, Basileios, Basilius, Baasil, Baseline

How popular is the name Vasilije?

Vasilije is an uncommon baby name in Switzerland where it has been in use since 1998 and achieved its top ranking of 746 in 2016. Vasilije is a rare baby name in United States however it is still in use.

Vasilije is a common name in Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina while somewhat familiar name in North Macedonia, Croatia and Kosovo. As per our evaluation, over 7000 people has been named Vasilije globally.

YearRankBirths
202397147
2022108086
2019107856
2017122305
2012122615
[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Vasilije in Nordic countries

CountriesMen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands55
Sweden475
Norway2424
Denmark170

Here's what numbers has to say about Vasilije

It takes a long time for someone to gain a special place in your heart. You are often taken as crazy because of your fearlessness and courageous acts you take to achieve your aspirations. You learn from your mistakes faster than others. You are always there to help people in need with a good advice or do something that would ease up their situation, or at least make them feel more comfortable in their own skin.

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  •  Samouchka has its origin in Hebrew, Samouchka means "His Name is God" is commonly used in Slavic
  •  Andry - The odd unisex name Andry is especially used in Slavic is of Old Greek origin, Andry means "The Brave, The Brave or The Manly"
  •  Pietre came from Greek, meaning of Pietre is "Rock or Rock" and is specifically used in Slavic

Famous people named Vasilije

  • Vasilije Mokranjac, Serbian composer
  • Vasilije Krestić, intellectual and historian
  • Vasilije Petrović, Montenegrin metropolitan bishop of Cetinje
  • Vasilije Radović, former Yugoslav football goalkeeper and manager
  • Vasilije Belosevic is the composer of movie Dani

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  3. Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
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