Yianni
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Yianni
Yianni is a Greek diminutive form of Ioannis (John), derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." The name is primarily used in Greek-speaking Orthodox Christian communities, particularly in Greece and Cyprus, with roots tracing back to early Christian tradition through Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Apostle.
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Etymology
Yianni is a Greek diminutive form of Ioannis (John), derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." The name is primarily used in Greek-speaking Orthodox Christian communities, particularly in Greece and Cyprus, with roots tracing back to early Christian tradition through Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Apostle.
Yianni currently ranks #5,844 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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