Vasiliy
Meaning of Vasiliy
Vasiliy is a strong and unique name with Russian origins. It is commonly pronounced as vah-SEE-lee in Russian (/vɑˈsi.li/). The name has variations such as Vasily and Vasilij. In the United States, Vasiliy has been steadily gaining popularity over the years. In recent data, it ranked 8037th in occurrence for newborn boys in 2020. However, its popularity has fluctuated throughout the years, with peaks in 2014, 2010, and 2008 when it ranked 9634th, 10762nd, and 12549th respectively. Vasiliy carries historical associations with notable figures like Saint Basil the Great and Tsar Ivan IV of Russia, adding a touch of significance to this distinguished name.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as vah-SEE-lee (/vɑˈsi.li/)
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Notable People Named Vasiliy
| Vasiliy Anatolyevich Lomachenko is a Ukrainian professional boxer who has held multiple world championships in three weight classes. |
| Vasiliy Sergeevich Stepanov is a Russian actor known for his role as Maxim Kammerer in the film The Inhabited Island. |
| Vasiliy Gavrilovich Grabin was a prominent Soviet artillery designer known for leading the design bureau at Joseph Stalin Factory No. 92 in Gorky. |
| Vasiliy Adolfovich Lindholm, also known as Wilhelm Adolf Lindholm, was a renowned Russian malacologist and herpetologist. |
| Vasiliy Kalyagin was a Soviet sprint canoer who won a silver medal at the 1970 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships. |
