Yannis

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Yannis is a variant of the name John, which means "God is gracious" or "gift of God" in Hebrew.
Scripts(How to write)
Γιάννης (Greek)
Γιάννης(Greek)
Pronunciation
YA-nees
Yah-nees
Popularity
Yannis is not particularly popular on a global scale, but it is a widely recognized name in Greece and other parts of Eastern Europe.

cartoon of the name Yannis
Cartoon of Yannis

Yannis Name meanings & History

Yannis is a variant of the name John, which means "God is gracious" or "gift of God" in Hebrew. Alternate transcription of Greek Γιάννης (see Giannis). Yannis is used as a first name for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Yannis: Yin/Yang Capricorn

Synonyms of Yannis:

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

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

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

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

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

Yannis is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Classic name
  • a Refined name
  • a Rough name

Famous People

Some notable individuals with the name Yannis include Greek musician and composer Yannis Markopoulos, and Greek football coach Yannis Anastasiou.

2.) Yannis (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) gift of God.

Other Forms: Yanis, Yannys, Yanys


3.) Yannis (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) believer in God

Other Forms: Yannie


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