Giovanni name meaning

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Updated: February 8th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Hebrew
Usage: Italian, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Giovanni joh-VAHN-nee
Meaning: Yahweh is Gracious and God is Merciful
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What does Giovanni mean?

Meaning of Giovanni is Yahweh is Gracious or God is Merciful is of Hebrew origin aimed at both sexes is used substantially in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Finnish and Italian. Giovanni is version of biblical, outstanding and timeless John.

John is short version of Johannes. John is equivalent of Johannes in English and German languages. John's meaning is Gift of God, Yahweh is Gracious Yahweh is Merciful and God has Been Gracious: has Shown Favor In the Bible John the Baptist Baptized Christ In the Jordan has origin in Hebrew.

Also Giovanni is form of Johannes in Italian language. It is celebrated on December 27th.

Is Giovanni a suitable baby name?

Giovanni is a well-loved Italian name. It means 'God is kind.' It may feel old but it's timeless. Parents find the name charming. Its origin makes it a great option for a boy's name and reflects the important things: faith, family, and togetherness.

Plus, it's easy to pronounce. Giovanni symbolizes godly grace and blessings, a perfect name for a boy.

How do I pronounce Giovanni?

The proper pronunciation of one syllabled Giovanni is joh-VAHN-nee with emphasis on second VAHN syllable. It can also be pronounced as gi(o)-vanni or giov(an)-ni.

Variants of Giovanni

Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, Giovannii, John, Johannes, Dejohn, Gianni, Jackie, Yanis, Aaronjohn, John Paul, Jean, Jeanne, Gean, Ioan, Ionel, Johnna, Jennine, Donajean, Jean-Claude, Hanko, Janek, Janica, Johansinnguaq

Nicknames for Giovanni

You can playfully shorten given name Giovanni with these possible

Names that rhyme with Giovanni

How popular is the name Giovanni?

Giovanni was a popular name in United States. Over 69514 babies have been given the moniker in 149 years. At its zenith in 2010, 3431 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 116th position.

However after 149 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 500 baby names 34 times Also, Giovanni was among the popular names in Italy.

Since emerging in 1999 around 70291 babies have been given the moniker. When at the peak of its usage in 1999, 4145 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 16th position.

However after 20 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still going strong on charts. Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 50 baby names 20 times

A common name in France having over 11077 recievers in 110 years of usage.

At present the moniker is on a rise, in 1962, the moniker grabbed the 159th spot and 293 baby boys were given the name. Giovanni is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 600 names.

In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 511 on boy names chart when 73 babies were named Giovanni. There are over 899 babies that have been given the name Giovanni in England and Wales.

Also, in Netherlands, in just 5 years, it has made it to the top 300 names. Recently in 2016, 55 babies were given Giovanni and it reached its peak ranking, 285 on boy names chart.

Over 219 babies in Netherlands have been named Giovanni. Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 160 on boy names chart when 81 babies were given the name Giovanni.

Over 760 babies in Belgium have been named Giovanni.

Giovanni is a unique baby name in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 300 names.

In 1999, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 257 on boy names chart when 29 babies were named Giovanni. Over 361 people have been named Giovanni in Switzerland. Giovanni is an uncommon baby name in Ireland still in use today.

But Giovanni is a popular baby name in Brazil where every 1 in 10000 have the name as well as in, Philippines, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Germany and Chile. As per our research, over 1340000 babies have been bestowed Giovanni around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20181432747908511
20171422783739015
201614029191004010
20151303127889312
201412532371010610
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Facts

Giovanni in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands34102043538
Finland27745100
Sweden4094155-3
Norway59875-3
Denmark169050

What numbers say about Giovanni?

You attract wealth and successful people with your charisma. You hate being closely observed and have all eyes on you because of your low self-esteem. Your expression number reveals what you are best at and that would be successful businessmen, self-made millionaire, influencer, weird artist, or politician. Allow yourself to think more freely. You are intuitive but never use your intuition when it comes to making important decisions in life.

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  •  Annemarie - Renowned Annemaries origin is Dutch, German and Germanic bestowed upon girls, meaning of Annemarie is "Anna or God's Gift" is predominantly used in Swedish, German and Norwegian
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Sibling Names for Giovanni

Introducing the name "Giovanni" - a classic Italian baby name that has been popular for centuries. Looking for sibling names that complement and flow well with Giovanni? We've put together a list of baby names that will help you find the perfect match for your little one.

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Famous people named Giovanni

  • Giovanni d'Andrea, Italian expert in canon law
  • Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Italian Renaissance composer of sacred music and the best-known 16th-century representative of the Roman School of musical composition
  • Giovanni Pacini, Italian composer, best known for his operas
  • Giovanni Paisiello, Italian composer of the Classical era
  • Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Italian composer, violinist and organist
  • Giovanni Gabrieli, Italian composer and organist
  • Giovanni Ceva, Italian mathematician widely
  • Giovanni Battista Beccaria, Italian physicist, was born at Mondovì
  • Giovanni Battista Martini, O.F.M. Conv
  • Giovanni Michelotti, was one of the most prolific designers of sports cars
  • Giovanni Filippo Ingrassia, Italian physician, student of Vesalius
  • Giovanni Pisano, Italian sculptor, painter and architect,
  • Giovanni Battista Pioda, Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council
  • Giovanni Francesco Abela, Maltese of noble birth
  • Giovanni Battista Guarini, Italian poet, dramatist, and diplomat
  • Giovanni Battista Giraldi, Italian novelist and poet
  • Giovanni Giolitti, Italian statesman
  • Giovanni Bottesini, Italian Romantic composer, conductor
  • Giovanni Lonfernini, was captain regent of San Marino for the semester
  • Giovanni Cesari, Italian singer with a 'soprano acuto'
  • Giovanni Amelino-Camelia, Italian physicist of the University of Rome La Sapienza
  • Giovanni Dalmata, sculptor from Trogir, Dalmatia
  • Giovanni Battista Moroni, (c
  • Giovanni Capurro, Italian poet, best remembered today as the co-creator
  • Giovanni Bononcini, Italian Baroque composer, cellist
  • Giovanni da Pian del Carpine, great journey to the East
  • Giovanni Zenatello, Italian opera singer
  • Giovanni Artusi, Italian theorist, composer, and writer
  • Giovanni Ciccotti, Italian physicist
  • Giovanni Leone, Italian politician
  • Giovanni Lanza, Italian politician and the eighth Prime Minister
  • Giovanni Morelli, Italian art critic and political figure
  • Giovanni de Sanctis, Italian astronomer and discoverer of minor planets at the Osservatorio Astronomico di Torino
  • Giovanni Berlinguer, Italian politician
  • Giovanni de' Bardi, Italian literary critic, writer
  • Giovanni Francesco Straparola, Italian writer of poetry
  • Giovanni Giustiniani, Genoese captain
  • Giovanni Maria Nanino, Italian composer and teacher of the late Renaissance
  • Giovanni Aldini, Italian physicist born in Bologna
  • Giovanni Schiaparelli, Italian astronomer and science historian
  • Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, Italian Renaissance nobleman and philosopher
  • Giovanni Alfonso Borelli, Renaissance Italian physiologist, physicist
  • Giovanni Antonio Scopoli, Italian physician and naturalist
  • Giovanni Battista Morgagni, Italian anatomist
  • Giovanni Benelli, Italian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church
  • Giovanni Lajolo, Cardinal and former President of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State and President of the Governatorate of Vatican City State
  • Giovanni Canestri, Italian Catholic cardinal
  • Giovanni Battista Venturi, Italian physicist, savant, man of letters
  • Giovanni Battista Donati, Italian astronomer
  • Giovanni Battista Riccioli, Italian astronomer and a Catholic priest
  • Giovanni Boccaccio, Italian writer, poet, correspondent of Petrarch
  • Giovanni Falcone, Italian judge and prosecuting magistrate
  • Giovanni da Verrazzano, Italian explorer of North America
  • Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Italian artist famous for his etchings of Rome and of fictitious and atmospheric "prisons"
  • Giovanni Pontano, humanist and poet from the Duchy of Spoleto
  • Giovanni Bellini, Italian Renaissance painter
  • Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici, Italian banker and founder of the Medici Bank
  • Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Italian painter and printmaker
  • Giovanni Battista Cipriani, Italian painter and engraver
  • Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli, Florentine sculptor and Servite friar
  • Giovanni Villani, His 'Cronica' is viewed as the first introduction of statistics as a positive element
  • Giovanni Battista Viotti, Italian violinist whose virtuosity was famed and whose work as a composer featured a prominent violin and an appealing lyrical tunefulness

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