Giannis name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 20th, 2023
Gender: Boy
Origin: Hebrew
Usage: Greek
Pronunciation: JOHN-us
Meaning: God is Merciful and Gift of God
Add to favorites

What does Giannis mean?

Unorthodox and Skyrocketing Giannis's origin is Hebrew is used largely in Greek is a boy name. Giannis is variant form of biblical and celebrated John. John is an abridged form of Johannes.

John is form of Johannes in German and English languages. John's meaning is Yahweh is Gracious and Yahweh is Gracious Yahweh is Merciful is originated from Hebrew.

How do I pronounce Giannis?

One syllabled Giannis is most commonly pronounced as JOHN-us. The pronunciation choose to emphasis on first JOHN syllable. It can also be pronounced as gi(an)-nis.

Variants of Giannis

John, Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, Johannes, Dejohn, Gianni, Jackie, Yanis, Aaronjohn, John Paul, Jeanne, Johanna, Ivan, Hanan, Hanko, Janek, Janica, Johansinnguaq, Jean, Daejohn, Jackye, Iacobus, Iacomus, Iakobos, Yaakov, Jacky, Yaniz, Aharon, Aaron, Johnpaul

Names that rhyme with Giannis

How popular is the name Giannis?

Giannis is a familiar baby name in United States, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 3000 names. Recently in 2018, it ranked 2219th when 61 boy were named Giannis.

The name is a rare baby name in England and Wales where it may not be used now as it was last seen in 2007. And also in France. But Giannis is a popular baby name in Greece where every 1 in 2000 have the name.

According to our estimate, at least 7000 people have been bestowed Giannis around the globe.

YearRankBirths
2018221961
2017396926
201696027

Facts

What numbers say about Giannis?

You believe only people who love and respect themselves are able to truly love and respect any other living being on earth. Leave your own mark in the world. You need to acquire personal independence and hit the road of success. You are a dreamer but not like the ones you know who don't do anything but daydream. Your decision to keep fighting for things even when they're falling apart sometimes ruins self-confidence.

Do you like Giannis? Read these names too

  •  Seya - Seya's meaning is Shadow came from Hebrew used as a baby girl name is notably used in Oriya and Marathi
  •  Michelly - Atypical Michelly majorly is used in English is a girl name. It is rooted from Hebrew, meaning of Michelly is "Who is Like God? and Like the Lord". Michelly is shortened form of Michelle.
  •  Ramm came from Hebrew, meaning of Ramm is "Ram or Male Sheep", used mostly in English is given to baby boys
  •  Giaccobe - Hebrew name Giaccobe means "Supplant"
  •  Shemuel means Powerful and Asked of God used for boys has its origin in Hebrew is used principally in Yiddish. Shemuel is derivative of Samuel.
View more names similar to Giannis

Sibling Names for Giannis

If you're looking for sibling names to go with the name Giannis, we've got you covered. From classic to modern, these names are sure to complement your little one's moniker perfectly. Check out our list of top sibling names for Giannis below.

Names for Giannis's sister

Names for Giannis's brother

Famous people named Giannis

  • Giannis Skarimpas, Greek writer, dramatist, and poet
  • Giannis Poulopoulos, Greek singer-songwriter
  • Giannis Iliopoulos, Greek basketball player
  • Giannis Skopelitis, Greek football player who plays for Egaleo
  • Giannis Matzourakis, Greek association football manager and former player
  • Giannis Taralidis, Greek footballer currently playing for Ermis Aradippou
  • Giannis Arabatzis, Greek professional footballer
  • Giannis Valinakis, Greek politician and university professor
  • Giannis Vardinogiannis, Greek billionaire shipping magnate
  • Giannis Ioannidis, former Greek basketball player
  • Giannis Goumas, Greek former football defender
  • Giannis Fysekis, former Greek footballer
  • Giannis Sotirhos, football biography
  • Giannis Agouris, Greek writer and journalist from Achaia
  • Giannis Sampson, English Cypriot football defender

Share your opinion on Giannis
Enter Code: captcha