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Vili

Vili is a name with multiple origins and meanings. In Norse mythology, Vili (Old Norse: Vili) is one of the three sons of Bor and Bestla, and the brother of Odin and Vé. Together, they are known as the Æsir and are central figures in the creation of the world in Norse cosmology. The name Vili can be translated to Hebrew as וילי (Vili). In Finnish, the name Vili is a diminutive of Vilhelm (William) and is commonly used as a given name. In Slavic languages, such as Russian and Bulgarian, Vili (Вили) refers to mythical creatures similar to the Vila of South Slavic folklore, which are often depicted as enchanting and sometimes dangerous spirits associated with nature and weather. The name and its variations carry significant cultural and mythological weight across different regions and languages.