Jannis
Γιάννης(Greek)
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.