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Gianna

Meaning: God is gracious (from Giovanna) · Origin: Italian · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

An Italian short form of Giovanna, the feminine of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'.

Famous people named Gianna

Saint Gianna Beretta Molla (Italian paediatrician)

Nicknames

Gia, Gigi

Variants & related names

Giovanna, Johanna, Jana

Gianna name art

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FAQ

What does the name Gianna mean?

Gianna means “God is gracious (from Giovanna)”. It comes from Italian.

Is Gianna a popular name?

Yes — Gianna has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Gianna?

Gia, Gigi.

What are other forms of Gianna?

Giovanna, Johanna, Jana.

Similar names

Gemma · Juliet · Aria · Bella · Sienna · Grace

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.