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How to Pronounce Vasilije
Pronounced vah-SEE-lee-yeh
🔊 Hear it /vaˈsi.li.jɛ/ Medium ⧉ copy
Meaning: Vasilije is a Serbian form of Basil, from Greek basileios, 'royal; kingly.' A traditional Orthodox Christian name. Medium ⧉ copy
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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Meaning Vasilije is a Serbian form of Basil, from Greek basileios, 'royal; kingly.' A traditional Orthodox Christian name.
U.S. rank (2025) #11899 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births 6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year 2023
Total births (all-time) ≈ 36
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data peak 2024 2012 2025 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 Vasili Vasilij Basil
Nicknames Vasa Vaso
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Vasilije… Basil — the name Vasilije translates Nikola — a like Serbian Orthodox name Milan — a like Serbian heritage name Vuk — lands in the same popularity range Jovan — a similarly popular pick 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.
