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Latvian
Etymology
First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1781. From Russian Васи́лий (Vasílij), ultimately from Ancient Greek Βασίλειος (Basíleios). Cognate with English Basil.
Proper noun
Vasilijs m
- A transliteration of the Russian male given name Васи́лий (Vasílij).
- a male given name from Russian of Latvian speakers
References
- Klāvs Siliņš: Latviesu personvārdu vārdnīca. Riga "Zinātne" 1990, →ISBN
- Population Register of Latvia: Vasilijs was the only given name of 4459 persons in Latvia on May 21st 2010, including Russian speakers.