Vasily
Meaning of Vasily
Vasily is a strong and classic name for boys with origins in Russia. It is pronounced as vah-SEE-lee (/vəˈsi.li/) in Russian. The name has variations such as Vasili and Vasilij. While not extremely popular in the United States, Vasily has consistently been given to a small number of newborns each year. In recent years, it has ranked around 12,000th in terms of occurrence. Despite its rarity, Vasily carries an air of elegance and sophistication that sets it apart from more common names. Consider naming your baby boy Vasily if you are looking for a unique and international name with a touch of old-world charm.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as vah-SEE-lee (/vəˈsi.li/)
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Notable People Named Vasily
| Vasily Semyonovich Grossman was a renowned Soviet writer and journalist. |
| Vasily Aleksandrovich Arkhipov was a Soviet Naval officer who prevented a nuclear torpedo launch during the Cuban Missile Crisis, potentially averting a global catastrophe. |
| Vasily Ivanovich Ignatenko was a Soviet firefighter and one of the first responders to the Chernobyl disaster, tragically succumbing to radiation exposure after fighting the fires at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. |
| Vasily Andreyevich Zhukovsky was a prominent Russian poet and influential figure in Russian literature during the early 19th century, known for his role as a tutor to members of the Romanov court. |
| Vasily Mikhailovich Golovnin was a Russian navigator and Vice Admiral. |
| Vasily Minayevich Shugayev was a Soviet Army major general and a Hero of the Soviet Union. |
| Vasily Vasilyevich Dokuchaev was a Russian geologist and geographer known for his foundational work in soil science, with the Ukrainian city of Dokuchaievsk named in his honor. |
| Vasily Grigoryevich Zaitsev was a renowned Soviet sniper in World War II. |
| Vasily Ivanovich Chapayev, also known as Chapaev, was a prominent Russian soldier and Red Army commander during the Russian Civil War. |
| Vasily Ivanovich Alekseyev was a legendary Soviet weightlifter, known for setting numerous world and Soviet records and winning Olympic gold medals in 1972 and 1976. |
| Vasily Ivanovich Surikov was a renowned Russian Realist history painter whose works are widely recognized and appreciated as illustrations. |
| Vasily Sergeyevich Yefremov, a squadron commander in the 10th Guards Bomber Aviation Regiment of the Soviet Air Force during World War II, was twice awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union. |
| Vasily Nikolaevich Gordov, a Soviet Army colonel general and Hero of the Soviet Union, is best known for commanding the Stalingrad Front during July and September 1942. |
| Vasily Andreevich Tropinin, a Russian Romantic painter, overcame serfdom to create notable works such as portraits of Alexander Pushkin and paintings like The Lace Maker and The Gold-Embroideress. |
| Vasily Ivanovich Lebedev-Kumach was a Soviet poet and lyricist born on August 5, 1898. |
