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Varvara

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Varvara is a Russian form of Barbara. Barbara originates in Greek language and means "stranger, foreigner". Barbara was the name of several saints in Roman Catholic tradition, one of them being Saint Barbara, the protector against lightning and fire. Lately, the name has been extremely popular in some European countries. In the United States its usage declines.

Varya

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Varya is a diminutive of Varvara, itself a Russian form of Barbara. Barbara originates in Greek language and means "stranger, foreigner". Barbara was the name of several saints in Roman Catholic tradition, one of them being Saint Barbara, the protector against lightning and fire. Lately, the name has been extremely popular in some European countries. In the United States its usage declines.

Vashti

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Vashti originates in Persian language and means "excellent, beautiful". Some sources suggest that it might be of Hebrew origin as well. In the Old Testament Vashti is the first wife of King Ahasuerus and she is a wicked and vain woman. As a feminine given name it is rather rare.

Vasil

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Vasil is a Slavic variant of Basil. Basil is a very old name, derived from the Greek name 'Basileios', which means 'kingly or royal'. There are a number of different spellings of this name, from Basil to Vasile.

Vasili

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Vasili is a Russian variant of Basil. Basil is a very old name, derived from the Greek name 'Basileios', which means 'kingly or royal'. There are a number of different spellings of this name, from Basil to Vasile.

Vasilisa

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Vasilisa originates in Greek language and means "queen". It is a feminine form of Vasiliy, itself derived from the Greek name Basil. Vasilisa is a popular name in Russian culture, the main character in many Russian fairy-tales, as well as the name of a 3rd century Christian child martyr. More recently, the famous bearer is the Russian professional tennis player, Vasilisa Bardina.