What is the origin of the name Ioannis?

Ioannis is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Ioannis?

Ioannis is currently ranked #3348 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Ioannis?

Ioannis is pronounced ee-OH-nis.

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BoyGreek

Ioannis

ee-OH-nis

Popularity

#3348

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

1,370

Peak Year

#40 in 2018

First Recorded

1964

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Greek form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'. Suggests religious and spiritual significance.

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Io Yannis Giannis John Nico

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Io Yannis Giannis John Nico

Spelling Variations

Giannis Yannis Iannis Yiannis

Similar Names

John Jonathan Joshua Elias Theodore

Personality Traits

SpiritualKindGenerousWiseLoyal

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