Васи́лий — meaning in English

English meaning

• basil noun An aromatic herb with green leaves, widely used in cooking, especially in Italian and Thai dishes.
• Vasily name A Russian masculine given name derived from the Greek "Basileios," meaning "royal" or "kingly."

Senses

Васи́лий is used for these senses in English:

• Basil A en given name, in quiet but steady use in the UK.
• Vasily A transliteration of the Bulgarian or Russian male given name Васи́лий (Vasílij).

Related Russian words