Vasilijus
Lithuanian
Alternative forms
- Basilijus
Etymology
Borrowed from Russian Василий (Vasilij), derived from Ancient Greek Βασίλειος (Basíleios).
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Vasi̇̀lijus m (feminine Vasilija) stress pattern 1
- a male given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Vasil
- a transliteration of the Russian male given name Василий (Vasilij)
Declension
| nominative | Vasi̇̀lijus |
|---|---|
| genitive | Vasi̇̀lijaus |
| dative | Vasi̇̀lijui |
| accusative | Vasi̇̀lijų |
| instrumental | Vasi̇̀lijumi |
| locative | Vasi̇̀lijuje |
| vocative | Vasi̇̀lijau |
Further reading
- “Vasilijus”, in Vardai [Names], Valstybinė lietuvių kalbos komisija [Commission on the Lithuanian language], 2010–2026