Male Name
Yanis
ˈʝa.nis
ja.nis
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
isograms
Writing Systems
ΓιάνηςGreek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
76/100
Meaning & Etymology
Yanis is an alternate transcription of the Greek name Γιάνης (Gianis), which is a variant of the name John, meaning "God is gracious" in Hebrew. It is also used in France, partly inspired by the Breton names Yann and Yannic. The name is commonly found in Greek culture and has various forms, including Yannis, Yiannis, Giannis, and Ioannis, the latter being the formal variant used in official documents.
Etymology
Original Form:
Γιάνης (Gianis)
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Greek Γιάνης (Gianis) to its modern forms such as Yannis, Yiannis, and Yanis. It is also influenced by Breton names like Yann and Yannic in France.
Source:
Greek and Breton linguistic traditions