Yanni name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Hebrew and Old Greek
Usage: Arabic, Hindi, Breton, Greek and Dutch
Pronunciation: ya(n)-ni
Meaning: Form of Yannis, Gift of God, The Lord is Gracious, Moon and God is Merciful
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Yanni meaning and origin

What does Yanni mean?

Unusual Yanni mostly is used in Breton, Greek, Hindi, Dutch and Arabic, meaning of Yanni is "Form of Yannis, Gift of God, The Lord is Gracious, Moon or God is Merciful" given to both boys and girls has its origin in Old Greek and Hebrew.

Also Yanni is equivalent of John in Greek language. Yanni is celebrated on December 27th.

How do I pronounce Yanni?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Yanni is ya(n)-ni.

Variants of Yanni

Yani, Yanai, Yiannis, Jean, John, Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, Johannes, Jeanne, Gean, Ioan, Ionel, Johnna, Jennine, Donajean, Jean-Claude, Dejohn, Gianni, Jackie, Yanis, Aaronjohn, John Paul

How popular is the name Yanni?

Yanni is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1992 and was able to reach the top 3000 names. In 1998, it ranked 2093rd when 44 boys were named Yanni.

There are over 870 babies that have been given the name Yanni in United States. Also, in France, it has been in use since 1982 and was able to reach the top 1000 names.

Recently in 2016, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 987 on boy names chart when 41 babies were named Yanni. There are over 538 babies that have been given the name Yanni in France.

Yanni is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it is still in use. Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and achieved its top most rank of 531 in 1998.

Over 116 people have been named Yanni in Belgium. Yanni is a common name in China, Indonesia, Taiwan and Egypt while somewhat familiar name in Venezuela. According to our evaluation, at least 10000 people have been bestowed Yanni around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2023505319760114
2022610614121837
2021433023121177
2020501518837212
2019514318104489
2018490719813313
2017510218106749
2016511618838113
2015666212947311
2014486319950911
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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Numerological analysis of Yanni

You don't believe much in love. However, deep inside, you secretly wish to find someone who will prove you wrong. Change how you look at obstacles. Nothing you can't handle will occur. You are a good friend. You have high ideals. Working solo brings out the best of you but working with others helps you improve your old ideas. Your independence and narcissism make you more attractive than you already are in people's eyes.

Parents who liked Yanni, loved these names

  •  Esdras - Outlandish Esdras is originated from Hebrew, Esdras means "Helper" used for baby boys is used in Greek, English and Spanish
  •  András means The Manly or The Brave is used chiefly in Swedish, Danish and Finnish is a baby boy name is originated from Old Greek
  •  Lyris - New-fangled and Sufficiently quirky Lyris chiefly is used in English and Greek aimed at baby girls has its origin in Old Greek, meaning of Lyris is "Lyre"
  •  Agathon is used in Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish came from Greek is used as a boy name. Agathon is Latin form of Αγαθων
  •  Corise - The Corise is of Greek origin, Corise means "Girl"

Famous people named Yanni

  • Yanni, Greek composer, keyboardist, pianist
  • Yannick Bellon in Les enfants du désordre as Director
  • Yannis Totsikas in Anaparastasi as Actor
  • Yannik Mazzilli in Action commerciale as Actor
  • Yannis Veslemes in Norvigia as Composer
  • Yannick Dahan in La horde as Actor
  • Yannick Perrin in Les secrétaires as Director
  • Actor Yanni Posnakoff, renowned for movie Animal Magnetism

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  4. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
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