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Ioannis

ee-OH-nis

Ioannis is a boy’s name of Greek origin, meaning “Greek form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'. Suggests religious and spiritual significance.”. It currently ranks #3348 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2018.

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginGreek

What Ioannis Means

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

The Story of Ioannis

This Greek name, carried through centuries of devotion, carries a divine blessing that feels like a cradle song from God himself.

Ioannis is the classic Greek form of the biblical name John, meaning 'God is gracious.' It traces its lineage directly back to Hebrew roots, carried into the Hellenistic world through early Christianity. This deeply spiritual name has been a cornerstone of faith across the Orthodox world for millennia, echoing through Byzantine chants and monastic traditions.

There is a profound sense of peace when you say 'Ioannis,' a feeling of being blessed and held. It's a name that sounds like a prayer answered, resonating with a deep spiritual significance that you want for your son. You'll feel its weight and grace as you write it on his baptismal certificate, a sacred promise. This name carries a gentle reassurance, a connection to something greater that will always be with him.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

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

Personality Traits

SpiritualKindGenerousWiseLoyal

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Peak Year

#40 in 2018

Total Births

1,370

First Recorded

1964

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