Giannis
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Giannis
The name 'Giannis' is a Greek diminutive of 'Ioannis', meaning "God is gracious," derived from the Hebrew name 'Yohanan'.
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Etymology
The name 'Giannis' is a Greek diminutive of 'Ioannis', meaning "God is gracious," derived from the Hebrew name 'Yohanan'. It is primarily used in Greek culture and the Greek Orthodox Church, with historical prominence due to Saint John the Baptist and numerous Byzantine emperors and saints.
Giannis currently ranks #1,692 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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