Gianni

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Gianni
PronunciationItalian: [ˈdʒanni]
GenderMale
Origin
MeaningGod is gracious
Region of origin Italian
Other names
Related names John, Giovanni

Gianni is an Italian name (occasionally a surname), a short form of the Italian Giovanni and a cognate of John meaning God is gracious. Gianni is the most common diminutive of Giovanni in Italian.

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