Ianis
Romanian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ianis
Ianis is a Romanian and Greek form of Ioannes, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious" or "the Lord is merciful." The name has its linguistic roots in Hebrew through the Greek Ioannes (Ἰωάννης) and Latin Iohannes.
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Etymology
Ianis is a Romanian and Greek form of Ioannes, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious" or "the Lord is merciful." The name has its linguistic roots in Hebrew through the Greek Ioannes (Ἰωάννης) and Latin Iohannes.
The name is primarily used in Romanian Orthodox Christian and Greek Orthodox Christian cultures, with historical prominence in Eastern Christian traditions; it gained particular recognition in modern Romania through notable figures and remains a common given name in Orthodox Christian communities.
Ianis currently ranks #11,281 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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