Vasilisa
/V-AA-S-IH-L-IH-S-AA/
Royal, queenly — Vasilisa (Russian Василиса, feminine of Vasili from Greek Basileus 'king') means 'royal one.' Borne by Vasilisa the Beautiful, heroine of the most famous Russian fairy tale (collected by Afanasyev). A name evoking fairytale magic alongside classical Greek lineage.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Vasilisa is a Christian girl name of Russian origin, meaning “Royal, queenly — Vasilisa (Russian Василиса, feminine of Vasili from Greek Basileus 'king') means 'royal one.' Borne by Vasilisa the Beautiful, heroine of the most famous Russian fairy tale (collected by Afanasyev). A name evoking fairytale magic alongside classical Greek lineage.”.
Vasilisa is a girl's name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Royal, queenly — Vasilisa (Russian Василиса, feminine of Vasili from Greek Basileus 'king') means 'royal one.' Borne by Vasilisa the Beautiful, heroine of the most famous Russian fairy tale (collected by Afanasyev). A name evoking fairytale magic alongside classical Greek lineage." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among Russian, Ukrainian families, Vasilisa carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Vasilisa
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Vasilisa lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Vasilisa's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Vasilisa's saint & feast day →What does Vasilisa's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Vasilisa resonates in either tradition.
Vasilisa's destiny number is 11 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Vasilisa's full reading →
Does Vasilisa go with your family's names?
Vasilisa breaks into 8 sounds: /V-AA-S-IH-L-IH-S-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Vasilisa sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Vasilisa beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Vasilisa — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Vasilisa
If Vasilisa resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in Russian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Nobility cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Vasilisa
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Common questions about Vasilisa
What does the name Vasilisa mean?
Vasilisa means "Royal, queenly — Vasilisa (Russian Василиса, feminine of Vasili from Greek Basileus 'king') means 'royal one.' Borne by Vasilisa the Beautiful, heroine of the most famous Russian fairy tale (collected by Afanasyev). A name evoking fairytale magic alongside classical Greek lineage.." It is a girl name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Vasilisa a boy or girl name?
Vasilisa is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Vasilisa?
Vasilisa is of Russian origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Russian, Ukrainian families.
Is Vasilisa a Christian name?
Yes. Vasilisa is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Russian origin.
What does Vasilisa mean in Russian?
Vasilisa originates from Russian, where it means "Royal, queenly — Vasilisa (Russian Василиса, feminine of Vasili from Greek Basileus 'king') means 'royal one.' Borne by Vasilisa the Beautiful, heroine of the most famous Russian fairy tale (collected by Afanasyev). A name evoking fairytale magic alongside classical Greek lineage.."
What are common nicknames for Vasilisa?
Common short forms of Vasilisa include Vasya, Lisa.
What is the numerology of Vasilisa?
Vasilisa has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
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