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Vasily

Vasily (name) means a Russian masculine given name derived from the Greek "Basileios," meaning "royal" or "kingly.". Example: “Vasily served as an officer in the navy.”

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A Russian masculine given name derived from the Greek "Basileios," meaning "royal" or "kingly."
"Vasily served as an officer in the navy."
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Etymology

From Greek "basileus," meaning king.

Origin: Greek

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What does “Vasily” mean?

The word “Vasily” means a Russian masculine given name derived from the Greek "Basileios," meaning "royal" or "kingly.".

How do you use “Vasily” in a sentence?

Here is “Vasily” used in a sentence: “Vasily served as an officer in the navy.”

What part of speech is “Vasily”?

“Vasily” is a name.

Where does the word “Vasily” come from?

The word “Vasily” comes from Greek. From Greek "basileus," meaning king.

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