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The baby name Gianni is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒanni/ (JAHN-nee).

Gianni is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒanni/ (JAHN-nee)

What is the meaning of the name Gianni ?

The baby name Gianni is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒanni/ (JAHN-nee).

Gianni is Italian in Origin.

Gianni is the Italian hypocoristic of Giovanni, itself from Latin Iohannes, Greek Ioannes, and ultimately Hebrew Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious" or "God is gracious." In Italian, it’s pronounced JAHN-nee and functions both as an affectionate short form and an independent given name. The doubled n signals a crisp, two-syllable rhythm common in Tuscan and standard Italian forms.

Use as a standalone name expanded in the 20th century, helped by high-visibility bearers such as fashion designer Gianni Versace and athletes and entertainers across Europe and the Americas. The name is familiar throughout the Italian diaspora and has gained steady international recognition. Variants and related forms include Giovanni, Gian, Giannino, and Gino; feminine counterparts are Gianna and Giovanna. Cross-language equivalents encompass John, Johnny, Sean, Shane, Ian, Evan, Jean, Johan, Jan, Ivan, Juan, Joao, Ioan, and Iain, all conveying the same "God is gracious" meaning.

Gianni has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Gianni

Gianni Rivera Politician · Born 1943 · Italy Gianni Rivera is best known as a legendary Italian footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He made a significant impact at AC Milan, winning multiple Serie A titles and the European Cup. After retiring from football, he transitioned into politics, serving as a member of the Italian Parliament. Gianni Vernetti Politician · Born 1960 · Italy Gianni Vernetti is an Italian politician known for his work as a member of the Italian Parliament and his role in foreign affairs. He served as the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and was involved in various international initiatives during his tenure. Gianni Morandi Actor · Born 1944 · Italy Gianni Morandi is a beloved Italian singer and actor, best known for his enduring music career that began in the 1960s. Some of his popular songs include 'Fatti mandare dalla mamma' and 'In ginocchio da te'. He has also appeared in several Italian films and television shows, making him a household name in Italy.
Gianni Russo Actor · Born 1943 · United States Gianni Vito Russo is an American actor best known for playing Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather. Born on December 12, 1943, he became widely recognized for his role in the 1972 classic film. Gianni Cavina Actor · Born 1940 · Italy Gianni Cavina was an Italian actor best known for his work in films like 'The House with Laughing Windows' and 'The Wedding Director'. Born in 1940, he became a prominent figure in Italian cinema, often collaborating with director Pupi Avati.

Gianni – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
IT Boys 0 #40 98,935 10,046
MT 0 #41 3 1,767
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
IT 0 #83 4,062 4,183
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
France Boys 2021 #105 550 2,865
Switzerland Boys 2024 #114 24 1,769
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
GR 0 #132 4 3,911
PA 0 #135 4 3,797
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
RS Boys 0 #153 2 2,277
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
MT Boys 0 #154 23 4,064
LU Boys 0 #163 56 4,970
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
UY 0 #164 14 2,477
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
HU Boys 0 #172 3 3,954
PR Boys 0 #176 3 2,508
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
AR 0 #191 3 2,915
SI Boys 0 #206 6 3,402
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
Belgium Boys 2009 #213 21 415
GR Boys 0 #216 52 6,912
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
HR Boys 0 #227 32 3,997
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
EC Boys 0 #244 3 3,322
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
NA Boys 0 #251 3 6,830
TW Boys 0 #252 5 7,111
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
AL Boys 0 #284 15 5,122
JM Boys 0 #287 7 6,876
PE 0 #294 17 6,350
CZ Boys 0 #295 10 6,530
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
Canada Boys 2024 #300 7 2,588
DK Boys 0 #315 11 7,401
UY Boys 0 #320 82 5,922
PL Boys 0 #325 11 6,459
CN Boys 0 #329 3 9,639
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
MU Boys 0 #344 14 8,477
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
PT Boys 0 #352 16 7,951
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
BR 0 #358 3 5,969
NL 0 #376 16 2,481
JO Boys 0 #387 3 7,057
CL 0 #395 17 6,867
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
PH Boys 0 #405 4 11,440
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
Germany 0 #412 26 2,542
United States Boys 2024 #418 638 7,044
AR Boys 0 #427 41 7,628
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
Austria Boys 0 #429 14 2,180
MX 0 #440 6 8,339
PA Boys 0 #469 13 9,305
ZA 0 #469 6 14,421
GT Boys 0 #493 7 7,625
UY Girls 0 #497 14 6,731
CO 0 #502 9 7,768
CR Boys 0 #503 8 10,188
PA Girls 0 #510 9 9,861
CL Boys 0 #518 152 13,390
RU Boys 0 #518 9 12,621
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
HK Boys 0 #553 5 12,905
IR Boys 0 #557 9 10,162
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
CR Girls 0 #569 5 11,342
CM Boys 0 #572 4 12,054
NL Boys 0 #586 400 5,873
Germany Boys 0 #601 394 5,697
BO Boys 0 #618 5 9,244
AR Girls 0 #623 8 8,289
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
HK Girls 0 #648 3 16,104
Finland Boys 2026 #676 7 3,552
LB 0 #682 9 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
United States Girls 2024 #725 192 8,487
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
BR Boys 0 #740 12 12,213
Spain Boys 0 #775 157 5,610
PE Boys 0 #781 98 14,506
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
CL Girls 0 #813 39 14,098
TN 0 #816 14 13,765
IT Girls 0 #824 765 9,415
CO Boys 0 #861 60 15,656
PE Girls 0 #871 73 14,861
OM Boys 0 #912 7 17,948
EG Boys 0 #919 7 15,035
BR Girls 0 #921 21 12,708
MX Boys 0 #942 41 16,355
NG Boys 0 #997 5 16,906
CO Girls 0 #1,058 21 16,140
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,083 10 22,615
MA 0 #1,105 24 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,132 47 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
TR 0 #1,197 15 19,440
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,260 8 17,781
SA Boys 0 #1,689 3 28,008

Gianni is popular in 74 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Switzerland
United States
Wallonia, Belgium

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People also ask about Gianni

Gianni is predominantly a boy's name.
Gianni is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdʒanni/ (JAHN-nee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Giovanni, Gian, Giannino, Gianna, Gianluca and Gianfranco.
Yes — Gianni ranked #105 in France in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Gianni ranks highest in France (#105 in 2021).
Gianni's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #175 in 2011 to #105 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 5 notable people named Gianni are in our database, including Gianni Rivera (Politician), Gianni Vernetti (Politician), Gianni Morandi (Actor).