Gianfranco

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Gianfranco
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Word/nameItaly
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Related namesGianni, Giovanni, Francesco, English: John, Frank, Francis

Gianfranco is a compound Italian given name, consisting of Gian- and Franco. Gian- comes from Giovanni and is used in compound names. It is closest to John or French Jean. Gianni means "God is gracious" and Franco means "Free man" or "Frenchman", a contracted form of Francesco.

Notable people with the given name include:

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