Vasili
Meaning of Vasili
Vasili is a strong and distinctive name for baby boys. With its origins in both Greek and Russian, Vasili carries an air of cultural diversity. In Greek, it is pronounced as vuh-SEE-lee (/vaˈsi.li/), while in Russian it adopts the same pronunciation of vuh-SEE-lee (/vəˈsi.li/). The name also has variations such as Vasily and Vasilij. Although not extremely popular, Vasili has been steadily used in the United States over the years, with some fluctuations in its occurrence and ranking. Overall, Vasili is a unique choice that combines international flair with timeless appeal.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as vuh-SEE-lee (/vaˈsi.li/)
Russian
- Pronunced as vuh-SEE-lee (/vəˈsi.li/)
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Notable People Named Vasili
| Vasili Sergeyevich Oshchepkov was a prominent Russian and Soviet martial arts researcher and one of the founders of Sambo, but tragically, he was executed during the Great Purge. |
| Vasili IV of Russia - Vasili IV Ivanovich Shuisky was the Tsar of all Russia from 1606 to 1610 during the Time of Troubles, and the last member of the Rurikid dynasty to rule as tsar. |
| Vasili III of Russia - Vasili III Ivanovich, Grand Prince of Moscow and all Russia from 1505 to 1533, expanded Russian territories and enforced strict policies during his reign. |
| Vasili Ivanovich Vainonen (1901-1964) was a renowned Russian choreographer, known for his work with the Kirov Ballet (now the Mariinsky Ballet) from 1930 to 1938. |
| Vasili Vladimirovich Pukirev was a Russian genre painter known for his Realistic style. |
| Vasili Dmitriyevich Kuznetsov was a successful Soviet and Russian decathlete, winning multiple European titles and earning bronze medals at the 1956 and 1960 Olympics. |
| Vasili Vinogradov - Vasily Ivanovich Vinogradov was a renowned Russian Tatar opera composer, violinist, and educator, honored as a TASSR Worker of Culture in 1944. |
| Vasili Vladimirovich Pletin is a Russian former football midfielder. |
| Vasili Streltsov is a Russian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for Sokol Krasnoyarsk in the Supreme Hockey League (VHL). |
| Vasili Aleksandrovich Kuznetsov is a Russian professional football coach and former goalkeeper, currently serving as the goalkeeper coach with Veles Moscow. |
