Boy name
Vasil name meaning
“royal, belonging to a king”
Vasil means “royal” or “belonging to a king.” It derives from Greek Basileios and is a form also used in Balkan languages. Given to boys in Türkiye, the name has a linguistic connection with Basil, another form of the same Greek name with its royal meaning.
What does Vasil mean?
Royal, belonging to a king
In Turkish: krala ait, hükümdarlıkla ilgili
Vasil belongs to the international family of names descended from Greek Basileios, alongside Basil and Vasili. Its meaning evokes kingship and royal status. The visually similar Turkish spelling Vâsıl has a different Arabic origin and refers to reaching or arriving.
Origin of the name Vasil
Vasil is a form of Greek Basileios also used in Balkan languages, ultimately meaning “royal.” It is distinct from the Arabic-derived name Vâsıl.
Double names with Vasil
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Vasil Ercüment
Meaning of each name
- Vasil: royal, belonging to a king
- Ercüment: valuable, esteemed, respected
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Dora Vasil
Meaning of each name
- Dora: gift
- Vasil: royal, belonging to a king
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Vasil Cenap
Meaning of each name
- Vasil: royal, belonging to a king
- Cenap: dignity, exalted standing, honour
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Baran Vasil
Meaning of each name
- Baran: rain, rainfall
- Vasil: royal, belonging to a king
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Vasil Edip
Meaning of each name
- Vasil: royal, belonging to a king
- Edip: a writer or literary scholar; cultivated
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Nami Vasil
Meaning of each name
- Nami: renowned, well-known
- Vasil: royal, belonging to a king
How to pronounce Vasil
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /vasil/ |
Is Vasil a boy’s name?
Yes, Vasil is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Vasil does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Vasıl
Names that sound like Vasil
- Vasi♂Guardian
- Vabil♂♀Heavy, abundant rain
- Vail♂One who seeks refuge or shelter
- Vahit♂One, single, unique
- Vasfi♂Relating to qualities, description or praise
- Vasıf♂Quality, attribute
- Varol♂Live
- Vasilis♂Royal
- Vacit♂One who finds, obtains, or possesses
- Vadi♂Low land extending between higher ground
- Vahid♂One, single, unique
- Vacib♂♀Necessary
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Vasil
- Vasıl Kadifeli · b. 1959
- Vasil Konos · b. 1880
- Vasil Çilçil · b. 1938
FAQ about the name Vasil
What is the meaning of Vasil?
Vasil means “royal, belonging to a king”. Vasil is a form of Greek Basileios also used in Balkan languages, ultimately meaning “royal.” It is distinct from the Arabic-derived name Vâsıl.
Is Vasil a boy’s name?
Yes, Vasil is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Vasil in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Vasil nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Vasil?
Vasil is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Vasil have?
Vasil has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Vasil?
Vasil does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Vasil?
Other spellings: Vasıl.
What names go well with Vasil?
Some ideas: Vasil Ercüment; Dora Vasil; Vasil Cenap.
Famous people named Vasil?
Notable people named Vasil include Vasıl Kadifeli, Vasil Konos, Vasil Çilçil.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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