What does the name Giovanni mean?

The first name Giovanni means “god is gracious”.

Where does the name Giovanni come from?

Giovanni has its roots in Italian.

Is Giovanni a girls' or boys' name?

Giovanni is a masculine first name (a boys' name).

How popular is Giovanni?

Giovanni is a fairly common first name.

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Giovanni

“god is gracious”

Origin: Italian
Syllables: 3
Popularity: 74 of 100Popular
Nicknames: Gianni
Famous bearers: Giovanni Boccaccio Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina Giovanni Pico della Mirandola Giovanni Domenico Cassini Giovanni Bellini Giovanni Antonio Canal Giovanni Caboto Giovanni Battista Tiepolo Giovanni Ribisi Giovanni Leone

About the name Giovanni

Giovanni is a masculine first name meaning “god is gracious”, with roots in Italian. The name has 3 syllables. It is fairly common. Common nicknames include Gianni.

Frequently asked about Giovanni

What does the name Giovanni mean?: The first name Giovanni means “god is gracious”.
Where does the name Giovanni come from?: Giovanni has its roots in Italian.
Is Giovanni a girls' or boys' name?: Giovanni is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
How popular is Giovanni?: Giovanni is a fairly common first name.

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