Jannis

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Jannis means "God is gracious" or "Gift of God."
Scripts(How to write)
In Greek, Jannis is written as Γιάννης, while in German, it is written as Jannis.
Γιάννης(Greek)
Popularity
Jannis is not a very common name, especially in English-speaking countries. It has been gaining popularity in Germany, where it ranks at the 281st position among boys' names. Jannis is also quite popular in Greece, where it is a familiar and traditional name.

cartoon of the name Jannis
Cartoon of Jannis

Jannis Name meanings & History

The name Jannis has different origins, in Germany, it is a diminutive form of Johannes or Johann, which originated from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." While in Greece, Jannis is a variant spelling of Ioannis, the Greek form of John. Jannis means "God is gracious" or "Gift of God.". Greek variant transliteration of Γιάννης (see Yannis) and Dutch and Frisian short form of Johannes. Jannis is a popular name in several European countries, including Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. It is often used by parents who are looking for a traditional and straightforward name for their son. Jannis is suitable for both formal and informal settings and can be pronounced differently depending on the country and language.

Zodiac Sign of Jannis: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jannis:

J: Justice,Journey,Joy,Journal,Jester,Judicial

A: Action,Aggressive,Angry,Ambitious,Assertive,Argumentative

N: Nutrition,Neurosis,Nitpicking,Nice,Nervous,Neat,Nagging

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

S: Status,Success,Solidity,Sex,Security,Sensuality,Social Standing

Jannis is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Devious name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

There aren't many famous people named Jannis, but notable examples include Jannis Kounellis, a Greek-born Italian artist, and Jannis Niewöhner, a German actor.

Related Names to Jannis

Related names to Jannis include Jan, Johannes, Giovanni, Ian, Ivan, Sean, Yanni, and Yohannes.