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Yannis

Boy · Greek · Medium name

Meaning
God is gracious
Pronunciation
YAH-nis
Origin
Greek

Modern Greek form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan'.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Greek, Hebrew

Commonly used in: United States, Greece, Cyprus

Alternate spellings

  • YiannisGreek

    Alternative transliteration.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Greek Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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