Zanetta
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Zanetta
Zanetta is a diminutive form of Giovanna, the Italian feminine version of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning "God is gracious." The name is primarily used in Italian and Venetian cultures, with historical roots in Venice and the Veneto region during the Renaissance and early modern periods.
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Etymology
Zanetta is a diminutive form of Giovanna, the Italian feminine version of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning "God is gracious." The name is primarily used in Italian and Venetian cultures, with historical roots in Venice and the Veneto region during the Renaissance and early modern periods.
Zanetta currently ranks #15,504 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1971.
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