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Yianni β€” Baby Name Meaning and Origin

Yianni is a masculine first name that is commonly used as a short form of the Greek name Ioannis, which is the equivalent of the English name John. In Greek, Yianni means 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is merciful'.

Yianni

Letter: Y
Boy

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Meaning of Yianni:

Yianni is a masculine first name that is commonly used as a short form of the Greek name Ioannis, which is the equivalent of the English name John. In Greek, Yianni means 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is merciful'. It is a name with a strong religious connotation, symbolizing the belief in God's grace and mercy. Parents who choose the name Yianni for their son often hope for him to have a deep faith and considerate nature.

  • Gender: Boy
  • Origin: English, Greek
  • US popularity: In 2022, 19 newborns in the United States were named Yianni (Social Security Administration data). Recorded peak: 2011 with 22 babies.

Origin:

English , Greek

Similar Names:

Yannai , Yanni , Yannic , Yannie , Yannig , Yannik , Yannis , Yianna , Yiannis , Yiovanni

More names starting with Y:

Ya , Ya Rah , Yaa , Yaacob , Yaacov , Yaad , Yaafi , Yaafis , Yaafyah , Yaak , Yaakov , Yaalini

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What does the name Yianni mean?

Yianni is a masculine first name that is commonly used as a short form of the Greek name Ioannis, which is the equivalent of the English name John. In Greek, Yianni means 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is merciful'.

What is the origin of the name Yianni?

Yianni is a boy's name of English, Greek origin.

Is Yianni a boy or girl name?

Yianni is commonly used as a boy's name.

How popular is the name Yianni?

In 2022, 19 newborns in the United States were named Yianni, according to Social Security Administration data. Its recorded peak was 2011, with 22 babies given the name.

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