Unisex name
Yanni name meaning
“God is gracious”
Yanni is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to “God is gracious”. One source runs through European forms Yanni or Jani, related to John and ultimately Hebrew Yochanan. Spelling variants include Yanny and Yani; Yani also shortens Indonesian names with unrelated origins.
What does Yanni mean?
God is gracious
In Indonesian: Tuhan berbelas kasih
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 Yanni
One source is Yanni or Jani, forms of John ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Yani also shortens Indonesian names unrelated to that source.
How to pronounce Yanni
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦤ꧀ꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮔ᮪ᮔᮤ |
Is Yanni a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Yanni is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 29% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Yanni ranks #502 among unisex names in our data sample (8 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 that sound like Yanni
Famous people named Yanni
- Yanni Djunaedi · b. 1964
- Ng. Yanni
- Yanni · b. 1981
- Yanni
FAQ about the name Yanni
What is the meaning of Yanni?
Yanni means God is gracious. One source is Yanni or Jani, forms of John ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Yani also shortens Indonesian names unrelated to that source.
Is Yanni a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Yanni is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 29% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Yanni have?
Yanni has 2 syllables (Yan-ni) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Yanni?
Yanni ranks #502 among unisex names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Yanni?
Other spellings: Yani, Yanny.
Famous people named Yanni?
Notable people named Yanni include Yanni Djunaedi, Ng. Yanni, Yanni.
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