Gianni
JAHN-nee; jee-AHN-ee
Italian
"God is gracious"
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Updated Thu Jun 05 2025
Gianni Origin and Meaning
The name Gianni is a girl's name meaning "God is gracious".
Traditionally a masculine Italian boy name, a diminutive to Giovanni, equivalent to Johnny, it has started to be used for girls in the US, with nearly 200 being given this appellation in 2024.
While the gender neutral names trend is familiar in the US, beware that it hasn't spread internationally. A female Gianni travelling through Europe is likely to be met with more confusion than she might be at home.
Usually pronounced JAHN-nee, English speakers may well say jee-AHN-ee if use of Gianna is anything to go by.
Popularity of the name Gianni
- 222Unique2024
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