Ioannis
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ioannis
The name 'Ioannis' means "God is gracious" and derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan (יוֹחָנָן), via the Greek form Ioannes.
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Etymology
The name 'Ioannis' means "God is gracious" and derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan (יוֹחָנָן), via the Greek form Ioannes. It is primarily used in Greek Orthodox and Eastern Christian cultures, notably as the name of John the Baptist and John the Apostle, and has been borne by numerous Byzantine emperors and Greek figures.
Ioannis currently ranks #3,796 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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