Queen or empress
Vasilisa is the feminine form of the Greek name Basil, which means kingly or royal. In Russian folklore, it is a name associated with wisdom and bravery, most famously appearing in the fairy tale 'Vasilisa the Beautiful'.
Less common today
Vasilisa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,627 in 2016.
A wise and courageous heroine in Russian folklore · Russian Fairy Tales
A Moroi princess and central character · Vampire Academy
Russian professional tennis player
Legendary sixth wife of Ivan the Terrible
Popular Russian television presenter and astrologer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
