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Vasilije

♂ Boy

Pronounced vah-SEE-lee-yeh /vaˈsi.li.jɛ/Medium

Meaning: Vasilije is a Serbian form of Basil, from Greek basileios, 'royal; kingly.' A traditional Orthodox Christian name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A regal Serbian name: Vasilije means 'royal; kingly,' their form of Basil (said 'vah-SEE-lee-yeh'). Stately and heritage-rich.
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Origin MediumSerbian
MeaningVasilije is a Serbian form of Basil, from Greek basileios, 'royal; kingly.' A traditional Orthodox Christian name.
U.S. rank (2024)#10799 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 36

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420122024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Vasilije is a Serbian form of Basil, from Greek basileios, 'royal; kingly.' A staple Orthodox Christian name, it reads as stately and deeply heritage-rooted (said 'vah-SEE-lee-yeh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Serbian families. Rare, regal, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Vasilije is the Serbian form of Basil, from Greek for 'royal; kingly' — a traditional Orthodox name honored through saints and kings (said 'vah-SEE-lee-yeh').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Vasilije — Serbian form of Basil; Greek 'royal'

Variations

VasiliVasilijBasil

Nicknames

VasaVaso

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vasilije mean?

Vasilije is a Serbian form of Basil, from Greek for 'royal; kingly.'

How do you pronounce Vasilije?

It's said vah-SEE-lee-yeh /vaˈsi.li.jɛ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Vasilije a boy or girl name?

Vasilije is a boy's name.

How popular is Vasilije?

Vasilije is a rare name in the U.S.

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