Vaska
Fact sheet
- Name
- Vaska
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Vaska, used for girls, is a diminutive of the Bulgarian and Macedonian name Vasilija. This, in turn, is a South Slavic derivation of the name Vasilia, which has its origins in the Greek names Basileus (Βασιλευς) and Basileios (Βασιλειος). Transferred, the name means "the Royal" or also "the Queen".
What does the name Vaska mean?
Vaska is a diminutive for girls and originates from Bulgarian and Macedonian, derived from Vasilija, a South Slavic variant of the name Vasilia. The latter traces back to the Greek names Basileus (Βασιλευς) and Basileios (Βασιλειος). The transferred meaning is "the Royal" as well as "the Queen". The roots of the name lie in the Ancient Greek terms basileús (βᾰσῐλεύς), meaning "the king", "the chief", "the master", "the lord", or "the patron", and basíleios (βασίλειος), meaning "royal". For boys, Vaska is a diminutive of Vasiliy, a variant of the name Basil. Other variants include Vasva, Vasilica, Vasilena, Vasilisa, Vasiliki, Vasilissa, Vasilija, Vasilina, and Vasilka.
Where does the name Vaska come from?
The name Vaska has its roots in Ancient Greek and means "the Royal". The etymological composition comes from basileús, meaning "the king", "the chief", "the master", "the lord", or "the patron" (Ancient Greek), as well as from basíleios, meaning "royal" (Ancient Greek). Vaska is used in the languages Bulgarian, Macedonian, and Russian.
How do you pronounce Vaska?
Vaska is pronounced like 'Waska'.
When is the name day of Vaska?
The name day for Vaska is celebrated on January 2.
Popularity
In Germany, Vaska is considered a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the statistics of the most common female names. Its best placement was in 2018, when it reached 4,078th place. In the last ten years, Vaska has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,382nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, the name ranks 7,669th.
Nicknames & pet names
Vasi
Famous people
- Vaska Ilieva (Macedonian singer)
- Vaska Ilievka (Macedonian singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Vaska
What is the origin of the name Vaska?
Vaska has its roots in Ancient Greek and is a diminutive of the name Vasilija, which is used in Bulgarian, Macedonian, and Russian.
What does the name Vaska mean?
The name Vaska means 'the Royal' and is derived from the Ancient Greek terms basileús and basíleios, which are associated with rulership and royalty.
How popular is the name Vaska?
Vaska is a less common name, primarily found in Eastern European countries such as Bulgaria and North Macedonia.