Name meaning
Yiannis
means “God is gracious”
- Origin
- Hebrew, via Greek
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Greek, Cypriot
- Spellings
- Yiannis · Giannis · Ioannis
- Say it
- YAH-nis
- Letters
- 7
Researched meaning
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Yiannis is the everyday Greek form of Ioannis, John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, God is gracious. It is one of the most common Greek men's names.
Roots
Greek form of John (Hebrew Yōḥānān).
Where it is used
Ioannis and John are related.
Yiannis name FAQ
What does the name Yiannis mean?
Yiannis means “God is gracious”. Greek form of John (Hebrew Yōḥānān).
Where does the name Yiannis come from?
Yiannis is of Hebrew, via Greek origin. Today it is used in Greek, Cypriot families.
How do you pronounce Yiannis?
Yiannis is usually pronounced YAH-nis.
Is Yiannis a boy's or a girl's name?
Yiannis is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Yiannis?
Related spellings and forms include Giannis, Ioannis.
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