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Gian

Boy · Italian · Short name

Meaning
God is gracious
Pronunciation
JAHN
Origin
Italian

Italian short form of Giovanni, from Hebrew 'Yochanan'.

Popularity
Uncommon in Italy (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Italian, Hebrew, English

Commonly used in: Italy, United States, Switzerland

Alternate spellings

  • GiovanniItalian

    Full Italian form.

Similar names

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Giovanni

jee-oh-VAH-nee

Boy · Hebrew

Meaning: God is gracious

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Gianna

jee-AH-nuh

Girl · Italian

Meaning: God is gracious

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Italian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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