Yiannis
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masculine
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Meaning & Etymology
Yannis, Yiannis, or Giannis (Γιάννης) is a common Greek given name, a variant of John (Hebrew) meaning "God is gracious." In formal Greek (e.g. all government documents and birth certificates) the name exists only as Ioannis (Ιωάννης). Variants include Yannis (Also Janni), Iannis, Yannakis, Yanis, and the rare Yannos, usually found in the Peloponnese and Cyprus. Feminine forms are Γιάννα (Yianna, Gianna) and Ιωάννα (Ioanna) which is the formal variant used in formal/government documents.
Etymology
Original Form:
Γιάννης (Giannis)
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Hebrew name John, meaning "God is gracious," and was adapted into Greek as Ioannis (Ιωάννης). Over time, the informal variants Yannis, Yiannis, and Giannis became popular.
Source:
Greek language and cultural history