Boy name
Vasilis name meaning
“royal; belonging to a king”
Vasilis means royal or belonging to a king. It is a shortened form of Greek Vasileios, derived from the adjective basileios. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it shares a linguistic connection with basilica, an architectural term belonging to the same Greek family of words.
What does Vasilis mean?
Royal; belonging to a king
In Turkish: krala ait; hükümdarlıkla ilgili
Vasilis illustrates how an everyday short form can also function as an independent given name. Its meaning evokes kingship and royal status. Related forms include Vasili, Vasil and Basil, whose different spellings reflect the name's adaptation to several linguistic traditions.
Origin of the name Vasilis
Vasilis is a short form of Greek Vasileios, derived from basileios, meaning 'royal' or 'belonging to a king'.
How to pronounce Vasilis
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /vasilis/ |
Is Vasilis a boy’s name?
Yes, Vasilis is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Vasilis does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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Famous people named Vasilis
- Vasilis Kokkinanis · b. 1981
FAQ about the name Vasilis
What is the meaning of Vasilis?
Vasilis means “royal; belonging to a king”. Vasilis is a short form of Greek Vasileios, derived from basileios, meaning 'royal' or 'belonging to a king'.
Is Vasilis a boy’s name?
Yes, Vasilis is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Vasilis in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Vasilis nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Vasilis?
Vasilis is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Vasilis have?
Vasilis has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Vasilis?
Vasilis does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Vasilis?
Notable people named Vasilis include Vasilis Kokkinanis.
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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