Wassily

Wassily, commonly found as a given name, is a variant spelling of the Russian name Vasily (Russian: Василий). It is derived from the Greek name Basileios (Βασίλειος), meaning "royal" or "kingly." As a proper noun, "Wassily" most often refers to Wassily Kandinsky, a renowned Russian painter and art theorist.

The name Wassily, like Vasily, is relatively common in Slavic-speaking countries, particularly in Russia and other nations influenced by Russian culture. The use of "Wassily" instead of "Vasily" might be attributed to transliteration differences from the Cyrillic alphabet to the Latin alphabet in various Western languages.

Besides being a given name, "Wassily" is almost exclusively associated with Wassily Kandinsky, such is his impact and renown within the art world. Referring to something as "Wassily-esque" or "Kandinsky-esque" implies a connection to his abstract style, characterized by vibrant colors, geometric shapes, and a spiritual dimension.