Meaning: Russian feminine form of Basil, associated with royalty
The story
Vasilisa belongs to the Basil family, whose Greek root means royal or kingly. Queen is a convenient association, but it is not the precise inherited name form.
Nicknames
- Vasya
- Lisa
Spellings & variants
- Vasilissa
- Basilissa
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Vasilisa comes from Russian.
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