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Vasileios
Royal
Origin
Greek
Used in
el
Origin and meaning of Vasileios
Vasileios is the Greek form of Basil, from the Greek basíleios, 'royal, fit for a king,' from basileús, 'king.' Given in honour of Saint Basil the Great, a major Church Father and bishop of Caesarea, it is one of the most traditional men's names in Greece and Cyprus, often shortened to Vasílis. In Greek culture it is also linked to New Year gift-giving associated with Saint Basil, evoking nobility and generosity.
Variants around the world
How Vasileios sounds in other languages.
BasilBasilioBasileVasily
Famous people
- San Basilio Magno— saint
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