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Yannis
Greek form of John
Origin
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Origin and meaning of Yannis
Yannis is a popular Greek form of John (Ioannis), going back to Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious'. Simple and warm, it is one of the most common boys' names in Greece, often tied to devotion to Saint John. Around the world there are countless equivalents — John, Giovanni, Jean, Ivan — while the variant Giannis is now internationally known thanks to sport.
Variants around the world
How Yannis sounds in other languages.
IoannisJohnGiovanniIvan
Famous people
- Giannis Antetokounmpo— athlete
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