Vasyl name meaning

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Updated: March 18th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Greek, Germanic, Arabic, Old High German and Latin
Usage: Russian, Ukrainian, German and Slavic
Meaning: Monarch, Brave, King, Basil the Herb, Unwavering Protector, Protection, Protect, Warrior, Brotherly, From the Same Blood, Brother, Germane, Sister, Army and Man
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What does Vasyl mean?

Vasyl is Russian and Ukrainian cognate of Basil. Also Vasyl is Russian, Slavic and German cognate of William.

Variants of Vasyl

Basil, William, Basileios, Basilius, Baasil, Baseline, Wilhelm, Bille, Williams, Williamjames, Willihelm, Billa, Birger, James

How popular is the name Vasyl?

Vasyl is a common baby name in Spain while it is somewhat familiar in Poland, Portugal, Canada, Ukraine and Czech Republic. As per our research, over 4000 babies have been bestowed Vasyl around the globe.

Facts

Vasyl in Nordic countries

CountriesMen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands05
Sweden452
Norway1818
Denmark920

What numbers say about Vasyl?

If number 1 is your soul urge no, it means you should be more independent. You are interested in learning new and exciting things. You don't depend on anyone's understanding and support. Remember that life is to have fun and don't worry much. You are a good listener but the advice you give is taken by a pinch of salt by others. Sometimes, you act like a control freak. Learn how to separate reality from illusion. Widen your perspective and become more aware of your own existence.

Looking for names similar to Vasyl? Please go through the following names

  •  Panos - Uncommon boy name Panos is originated from Old Greek which is used in Greek language, meaning of Panos is "The Elements Pan Meaning All Every and All Holy". Panos is a short of Panagiotis.
  •  Geminia - Geminia's meaning is Third Sign of Zodiac and Twins aimed at girls is of Old Greek origin. Geminia is resultant of Gemini.
  •  Ioan - Uncommon unisex name Ioan is originated from Hebrew used substantially in Romanian and Swedish languages, meaning of Ioan is "God is Merciful or Yahweh is Gracious"
  •  Philomena - Persistent and Prominent Philomena is used commonly in English and German aimed at girls and of Old Greek origin, Philomena means "Powerful or Love Strong"
  •  Korine means Greek Poetess has origin in Greek is aimed at baby girls

Famous people named Vasyl

  • Vasyl Volha, Ukrainian politician and leader of the Ukrainian political party Union of Leftists
  • Vasyl Durdynets, Prime Minister
  • Vasyl Kochubey, Ukrainian nobleman and statesman of Tatar descent
  • Vasyl Avramenko, Ukrainian actor, dancer, choreographer, balletmaster
  • Vasyl Verkhovynets, actor, conductor, composer, voice teacher, amateur musicologist, balletmaster
  • Vasyl Arkhypenko, Soviet athlete
  • Vasyl Shevchenko, - was one of the most active Ukrainian bandurists and torbanists at the turn of the 19-20th century
  • Vasyl Yemetz, was born in the village of Sharivka, 40 km
  • Vasyl Ovchynnikov, performing artist in the Moscow Theatre
  • Vasyl Velychkovsky, priest, and later bishop
  • Vasyl Sukhomlynsky, Ukrainian humanistic educator in the Soviet Union
  • Vasyl Yermylov, Ukrainian painter, avant-garde artist and designer
  • Vasyl Barvinsky, Ukrainian composer, pianist, conductor, teacher
  • Vasyl Stus, Ukrainian poet, translator, literary critic
  • Vasyl Lypkivsky, was founder of the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church and the first "Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Ukraine"
  • Vasyl Stefanyk, influential Ukrainian modernist writer and political activist
  • Vasyl Rats, former Ukrainian football midfielder
  • Vasyl Kardash, football defender from Ukraine
  • Vasyl Virastyuk, Ukrainian former strongman competitor
  • Vasyl Tsushko, Ukrainian politician former Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine
  • Vasyl Kobin, Ukrainian football midfielder
  • Vasyl Symonenko, a well-known Ukrainian poet, journalist

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