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Gianni

Boy · Italian · Medium name

Meaning
God is gracious
Pronunciation
JAHN-ee
Origin
Italian

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

Popularity
Common in United States (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.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Gianni Versace

    1946–1997

    Italian fashion designer and founder of Versace.

    Reference

Similar names

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Gianna

jee-AH-nuh

Girl · Italian

Meaning: God is gracious

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Jianna

jee-AH-nah

Girl · Hebrew

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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