Vasile
Meaning of Vasile
The name Vasile is a strong and classic male name of Romanian origin, pronounced as vah-SEEL (/vaˈsilɛ/). It is a variant of the Greek name Basil, meaning "king" or "royal," which adds an element of nobility and grandeur to its significance. Common variations of the name include Vasilis and Vasil. While not widely used in the United States, Vasile has seen occasional use over the years, with notable occurrences in 1920, 1926, 1917, and more recently in 2022 and 2023. The name carries a rich cultural heritage and offers a unique yet timeless choice for parents looking for something distinctive with deep historical roots.
Pronunciation
Romanian
- Pronunced as vah-SEEL (/vaˈsilɛ/)
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Notable People Named Vasile
| Vasile Alecsandri was a prominent Romanian patriot, poet, and politician who played a crucial role in the unification of the Romanian Principalities and made significant contributions to Romanian literature. |
| Vasile Stoica was a Romanian political writer, diplomat, and close assistant of European statesmen Tomás Masaryk and Ion I.C. Bratianu. |
| Vasile Voiculescu was a multi-talented Romanian poet, short-story writer, playwright, and physician. |
| Vasile Lucaciu was a Romanian Greek-Catholic priest and a proponent of equal rights for Romanians in Transylvania. |
| Vasile Șoiman is a retired Romanian football midfielder who later pursued a career as a police officer. |
| Vasile Gain was a Romanian football midfielder and manager. |
| Vasile Ghioc is a former Romanian rugby union player known for his position as a wing. |
| Vasile Brătianu is a retired Romanian football defender. |
| Vasile Mihăilescu was a Romanian footballer known for his role as a midfielder. |
| Vasile Suciu was a Romanian footballer known for his role as a goalkeeper. |
| Vasile Mirza is a Romanian boxer who participated in the men's light middleweight event at the 1964 Summer Olympics. |
| Vasile Ioan Lucaci is a former Romanian rugby union player and current coach for CSM Baia Mare, known for his position as a prop. |
| Vasile Ionescu was a Romanian alpine skier who participated in two events at the 1948 Winter Olympics. |
| Vasile Ungureanu is a Romanian water polo player who competed in the men's tournament at the 1980 Summer Olympics. |
| Vasile Lucian Pop is a Romanian professional footballer known for his versatility in playing as a midfielder or forward for Oașul Negrești-Oaș in the Liga IV. |
