Unisex name
Giovanni name meaning
“God has been gracious”
Giovanni is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning God has been gracious. This Italian form of John is commonly linked to the Hebrew name Yōḥānān as its ultimate source. Giovani is a spelling variant, connecting the two written forms with the same name and meaning.
What does Giovanni mean?
The ending -ni occurs in varied names, such as Handayani, Wahyuni, and Rini. It is not one suffix with a fixed meaning, and the shared sound does not establish a common origin. More girl names ending in -ni →
Origin and cultural usage of Giovanni
Probably a spelling variant of Giovanni, the Italian form of John. It ultimately derives from Hebrew Yōḥānān, 'God has been gracious'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Giovanni
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Giovanni, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Giovanni: God has been gracious
- Leander: lion-like man
- Stevano: crown, victory wreath
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Meaning of each word
- Giovanni: God has been gracious
- Agustino: venerable, worthy of respect
- Natalis: relating to birth
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Giovanni Ruben
Meaning of each word
- Giovanni: God has been gracious
- Ruben: behold, a son
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Levi Giovanni Christiano
Meaning of each word
- Levi: joined, attached
- Giovanni: God has been gracious
- Christiano: follower of Christ
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Giovanni Jason
Meaning of each word
- Giovanni: God has been gracious
- Jason: healer, one who heals
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Meaning of each word
- Giovanni: God has been gracious
- Yehuda: praise to God
- Dave: beloved
How to pronounce Giovanni
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦶꦲꦺꦴꦮ꦳ꦤ꧀ꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮤᮇᮗᮔ᮪ᮔᮤ |
Is Giovanni a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Giovanni is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Giovanni ranks #528 among unisex names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Giovanni
- Giovanni Yosafat Tobing · b. 1984
- Giovanni Vergio
- Giovanni Bintang Rahardjo · b. 1957
- Giovanni Satria Leksono · b. 1998
FAQ about the name Giovanni
What is the meaning of Giovanni?
Giovanni means God has been gracious. Probably a spelling variant of Giovanni, the Italian form of John. It ultimately derives from Hebrew Yōḥānān, 'God has been gracious'.
Is Giovanni a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Giovanni is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Giovanni?
Giovanni is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Giovanni have?
Giovanni has 4 syllables (Gi-o-van-ni) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Giovanni?
Giovanni ranks #528 among unisex names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Giovanni?
Other spellings: Giovani.
What full names go well with Giovanni?
Some ideas: Giovanni Leander Stevano; Giovanni Agustino Natalis; Giovanni Ruben.
Famous people named Giovanni?
Notable people named Giovanni include Giovanni Yosafat Tobing, Giovanni Vergio, Giovanni Bintang Rahardjo.
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