Yanni
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Yanni
Yanni is a shortened form of Ioannis, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious" or "the Lord is merciful." The name has Greek linguistic roots through its Hellenized form Ioannis (Ἰωάννης).
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Etymology
Yanni is a shortened form of Ioannis, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious" or "the Lord is merciful." The name has Greek linguistic roots through its Hellenized form Ioannis (Ἰωάννης).
The name is primarily used in Greek, Cypriot, and other Orthodox Christian cultures, with historical prominence in Byzantine and Eastern Orthodox traditions; notable bearers include Saint John the Baptist and various Greek historical figures, and in modern times the contemporary pianist Yanni Chryssomallis.
Yanni currently ranks #5,594 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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