Yanis

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Yanis is a variant of the name John, which means “God is gracious” or “gift from God”.
Scripts(How to write)
Γιάνης(Greek)
Γιάννης
Pronunciation
YA-NEES(French)
YA-nees(Greek)
yah-NEES
Popularity
Yanis is not a very popular name globally, but it is commonly used in Greece, where it is currently ranked as the 68th most popular name.

cartoon of the name Yanis
Cartoon of Yanis

Yanis Name meanings & History

Yanis is a variant of the name John, which means “God is gracious” or “gift from God”. Alternate transcription of Greek Γιάνης (see Gianis). It is also used in France, in part inspired by the Breton names Yann and Yannic. Yanis is a fairly common name in Greece and is often given to boys in this country. It is also used in other parts of Europe, such as France and Spain.

Zodiac Sign of Yanis: Yin/Yang Capricorn

Synonyms of Yanis:

Y: Yen/money,Youth-giving,Yin/Yang

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

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

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

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

Yanis is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Informal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

Yanis Varoufakis - Greek economist and politician

2.) Yanis (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: God is gracious

Other Forms: Yannis


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