Vashka

Vashka is a diminutive form of the Russian given name Vasily (Василий). Vasily is the Russian equivalent of the Greek name Basil, meaning "royal" or "kingly." Therefore, Vashka carries the connotation of a smaller, more informal, or affectionate version of someone named Vasily. The suffix "-ka" is a common diminutive suffix in Russian, used to create endearments. Vashka can be used as a nickname for a boy or man named Vasily, similar to how "Bill" is a nickname for "William" in English. It suggests a familiar or close relationship between the speaker and the person being addressed.