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Yanni

YAH-nee

Yanni is a unisex name of Greek origin, meaning “Greek diminutive of names like Ioannis (John), meaning 'God is gracious'. Implies divine favor and kindness.”. It currently ranks #13374 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1998.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginGreek

What Yanni Means

Greek diminutive of names like Ioannis (John), meaning 'God is gracious'. Implies divine favor and kindness.

The Story of Yanni

This name, echoing with the grace of a thousand melodies, feels like a divine gift, a melody of favor bestowed upon your child.

Yanni is a melodic Greek diminutive, often a shortened form of names like Ioannis, which is equivalent to John, meaning 'God is gracious.' This name carries a rich heritage of divine blessing and kindness, traveling from ancient Greece through centuries of cultural exchange, often associated with artistic and sensitive souls.

When you say 'Yanni' aloud, it flows like a gentle melody, a sound that brings a smile to your lips. It’s a name that suggests a spirit of kindness and artistic sensitivity, a child who will find beauty in the world. You feel a sense of divine favor as you write it, a whisper of grace that settles over your family.

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Gender Split

Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Yanni Chryssomallis

    Greek composer, keyboardist, pianist, and music producer

Personality Traits

artisticmusicalsensitivespiritual

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Peak Year

#52 in 1998

Total Births

1,035

First Recorded

1992

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