Giovanni: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Giovanni · 3 syllables
Everything about the name Giovanni: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«God is gracious»
Gender
Boy
Origin
Hebrew
Popularity
88 out of 100
Where Giovanni is popular
- ItalyISTAT#21
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Giovanni
With its Hebrew heritage, Giovanni has long been valued for its meaning, "God is gracious." It is the kind of boy's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.
In everyday speech Giovanni is said Giovanni (3 syllables). Giovanni is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Giovanni is a well-loved favorite, scoring 88 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as faith.
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FAQ
What does the name Giovanni mean?+
The name Giovanni means "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Giovanni?+
Giovanni is a name of Hebrew origin.
Is Giovanni a girl or boy name?+
Giovanni is traditionally a boy name.
How do you pronounce Giovanni?+
Giovanni is pronounced Giovanni (3 syllables).
Is Giovanni a popular name?+
Giovanni is a well-loved favorite, scoring 88 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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