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The baby name Nanni is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NAH-nee (Italian: /ˈnanni/; English approximations: /ˈnɑːni/ or /ˈnæni/).

Nanni is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: NAH-nee (Italian: /ˈnanni/; English approximations: /ˈnɑːni/ or /ˈnæni/)

What is the meaning of the name Nanni ?

The baby name Nanni is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NAH-nee (Italian: /ˈnanni/; English approximations: /ˈnɑːni/ or /ˈnæni/).

Nanni is Italian in Origin.

Nanni is a unisex diminutive found across Europe. In Italy it is chiefly a pet form of Giovanni, meaning “God is gracious” from Hebrew Yohanan; it also survives as a family name. Noted bearers include the Renaissance sculptor Nanni di Banco and contemporary filmmaker Nanni Moretti. In German- and Scandinavian-speaking contexts, Nanni serves as a familiar short form of Anna, Johanna, or Hanna, all tied to the Hebrew root for favor or grace. Records show the name in Tuscan parish registers by the late Middle Ages and for girls in 19th‑century German usage.

Variants and related forms include Italian Gianni, Vanni, and Nino (from Giovanni), plus Hanni, Anni, Nanna, and Nanette/Nannette from the Anna/Johanna line. Close spellings Nani and Nanny appear in other languages but may carry different meanings. Overall, Nanni conveys a warm, affectionate tone linked to divine grace.

Nanni has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Nanni

Nanni Moretti Actor · Born 1953 · Italy Nanni Moretti is an Italian filmmaker and actor best known for The Son's Room, which won the Palme d'Or in 2001. Born on 19 August 1953, he has also been recognized for films like Sweet Dreams and is known for his work as a director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. Nanni Loy Actor · Born 1925 · Italy Nanni Loy was an Italian director best known for his work in film, television, and theatre. He was a notable Sardinian filmmaker, and some of his best-known films include The Four Days of Naples, Made in Italy, and Detenuto in attesa di giudizio.

Nanni – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MV 0 #19 1 644
MV Girls 0 #33 3 2,021
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
LU Boys 0 #217 4 4,970
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
DK Girls 0 #326 4 7,429
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
Finland Girls 0 #380 12 1,368
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
OM Girls 0 #419 6 15,987
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #515 4 9,861
RU Girls 0 #519 5 11,913
UY Girls 0 #534 3 6,731
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
KW Girls 0 #557 5 19,177
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
AE Girls 0 #594 4 20,968
IT Boys 0 #624 1,239 10,046
AR Girls 0 #628 3 8,289
SG Girls 0 #630 3 18,916
Finland Girls 2026 #636 103 3,895
IT 0 #647 68 4,183
HK Girls 0 #648 3 16,104
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IN Girls 0 #651 4 13,121
Germany Girls 0 #733 106 4,949
SG Boys 0 #736 4 17,960
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #801 6 18,755
NG Girls 0 #823 4 15,093
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
CL Girls 0 #907 9 14,098
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
SA Girls 0 #926 10 25,931
NL Girls 0 #944 12 5,933
EG Girls 0 #945 15 14,742
MY Girls 0 #963 32 24,821
Spain Girls 0 #967 17 5,561
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
BR Girls 0 #989 4 12,708
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
CO Girls 0 #1,051 28 16,140
AE Boys 0 #1,139 5 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
DZ 0 #1,227 8 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,259 9 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,317 130 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,683 9 28,008

Nanni is popular in 48 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Nanni

Nanni is predominantly a boy's name.
Nanni is a 2 syllable name, pronounced NAH-nee (Italian: /ˈnanni/; English approximations: /ˈnɑːni/ or /ˈnæni/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Gianni, Giovanni, Gian, Nani and Nanny.
Across languages, Nanni has these equivalents: John (English), Juan (Spanish), Jean (French), Johann (German), Ivan (Slavic), and 3 more.
Somewhat — Nanni ranked #636 in Finland in 2026, placing it just outside the most common names.
Yes — 2 notable people named Nanni are in our database, including Nanni Moretti (Actor), Nanni Loy (Actor).