Surname · Greek

Γιαννή

“God is gracious”

Γιαννή is used as a surname.

GreekWritten in Greek script. In English: Gianni.

Meaning & origin

What it means

Γιαννή is Gianni written in the Greek alphabet. Gianni is a variant of Gian. In Italian use, Gian carries the interpretation “God is gracious.”

Explained through its name family

Where it comes from

Γιαννή is Gianni written in the Greek alphabet. In Italian use, Gianni shares an earlier linguistic root with John. John comes from Hebrew Johanan through the Greek Iōannēs and Latin Johannes. John’s many language forms include Jean, Giovanni, Juan, Johann and Ivan.

Explained through its name family

Γιαννή’s family of names

In Greek usage, Γιαννή as a surname has a transliteration in Gianni. In Greek usage, Γιαννή as a surname has a transliteration in Gianní.

Walk Γιαννή’s family in the name graph

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