Yannis name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Hebrew and Old Greek
Usage: English, Hindi and Greek
Pronunciation: ya(n)-nis
Meaning: Gift of God, The Lord is Gracious and God is Merciful
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What does Yannis mean?

Infrequent unisex name Yannis means "Gift of God, Yahweh is Gracious or God is Merciful" that originated from Hebrew and Old Greek is used especially in English, Greek and Hindi. Yannis is variation of biblical and cherished Yanis.

Yanis is variant of well-known and persistent John. Yanis is a variant spelling of Yannis. Yanis is Greek equivalent of John. Also Yanis is Greek equivalent of Johannes. Yanis means Yahweh is Gracious and God is Merciful is of Hebrew origin is used particulary in Arabic and Greek.

Yannis is variant of cherished Yiannis. Yiannis is derivative of Yanni. Yannis is form of predominant Yanni. Yanni is Breton form of Jean. Also Yanni is Greek equivalent of John. Yanni means Moon, Gift of God and The Lord is Gracious is of Hebrew and Old Greek origin.

Yannis is celebrated on December 27th.

How do I pronounce Yannis?

The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Yannis is ya(n)-nis.

Variants of Yannis

Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, Yaney, Yanis, Yanni, Yiannis, Yani, John, Johannes, Yaniz, Jean, Dejohn, Gianni, Jackie, Aaronjohn, John Paul

Names that rhyme with Yannis

How popular is the name Yannis?

a popular name in France with over 14045 new-borns have been given the name since 1967. When at the peak of its usage in 2000, 790 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 101st position.

Moreover, the given name has been to the top 500 baby names 49 times Yannis is a familiar baby name in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 200 names.

In 2005, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 150 on boy names chart when 55 babies were given the name Yannis. Over 775 babies in Switzerland have been named Yannis.

Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 300 names. In 2007, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 207 on boy names chart when 60 babies were given the name Yannis.

There are over 790 babies that have been given the name Yannis in Belgium.

Yannis is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 1000 names.

In 2015, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 903 on boy names chart when 33 babies were named Yannis. Over 243 people have been named Yannis in England and Wales.

Yannis is an uncommon baby name in United States, even after 44 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 5000. There are over 450 babies that have been given the name Yannis in United States.

Also, it appeared first time in 2012 on baby boy names list of Ireland.

Yannis is a common name in Greece while somewhat familiar name in Uzbekistan, Gabon, Venezuela, England and Russia.

At least, 10000 people globally have been given the name as per our estimate.

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RankBirthsRankBirths
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2017526017
2016754410
2015630713
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Here's what numbers has to say about Yannis

You think a lot and it makes you sick sometimes. Understand that you were born alone, and not with your partner in hand. You are born to be a businessman, politician, manage your own business or some other position that requires leadership, warrior spirit, taking risks, and daring yourself to do more. Change how you look at obstacles. Nothing you can't handle will occur. You believe only people who love and respect themselves are able to truly love and respect any other living being on earth.

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Famous people named Yannis

  • Yannis Xirotiris, Greek educator
  • Yannis Bakos, professor at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business at New York University
  • Yannis Yfantis, Greek poet who is awarded with the Cavafy Award
  • Yannis Stavrou, contemporary Greek artist, painter
  • Yannis Makriyannis, Greek merchant, military officer
  • Yannis Tsarouchis, Greek painter
  • Yannis Anastasiou, Greek football manager and former footballer
  • Yannis Smaragdis, Greek film director
  • Yannis Dragasakis, Greek politician and the current Deputy Prime Minister of Greece
  • Yannis Totsikas in Anaparastasi as Actor
  • Yannis Veslemes in Norvigia as Composer
  • Yannis Zouganelis in As perimenoun oi gynaikes! as Actor
  • Yannis Stankoglou in Xenia as Actor
  • Yannis Tsimitselis in Loufa kai parallagi: Seirines sto Aigaio as Actor
  • Yannis Economides in To mikro psari as Director
  • Yannis Apostolidis is renowned for his acting in movie Some Water, Please, Mrs. Vangelio!
  • In 1984 adventure and drama flick, Karkalou, Yannis Iliopoulos portrayed N.
  • Yannis Kakleas portrayed the minor role of N in 1986 movie O giros tou kosmou se 80 meres.
  • Yannis Kokiasmenos played leading character of Yiorgos in 2009 drama movie Strella.
  • In 1932 drama, romance film, Elliniki rapsodia, Yannis Prineas played Teacher.
  • In 1995 movie, mavri komodia, Yannis Kapetanios played N.
  • In 1975, Yannis Papathanasis portrayed the role of N in drama, romance flick Mikaela, o glykos peirasmos.
  • Yannis Stefopoulos portrayed the leading role of Nikos in 2010 comedy movie O monahikos astakos.

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