Yiannis
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Yiannis
Yiannis means "God is gracious" and derives from the Greek form of John, ultimately rooted in the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן).
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Etymology
Yiannis means "God is gracious" and derives from the Greek form of John, ultimately rooted in the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן). The name is predominantly used in Greek culture and the Greek Orthodox Christian tradition, with historical prominence in Byzantine and modern Greek societies.
Yiannis currently ranks #4,534 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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