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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Άγιος Βασίλειος (Ágios Vasíleios) (Μέγας Βασίλειος (Mégas Basíleios), referring to Basil of Caesarea), άγιος (ágios) and Βασίλης (Vasílis), familiar form of Hellenistic name Βασίλειος (Basíleios), from the ancient βασίλειος (basíleios).

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Proper noun

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αϊ-Βασίλης (aï-Vasílism (plural αϊ-Βασίληδες)

  1. Santa Claus, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, Saint Nicholas, Santa

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