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| Gianni | |
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| Gender | Male |
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| Meaning | Same sound as Ottoman Janissery in Italian Giannizzeri |
| Region of origin | Italian |
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Gianni ([ˈdʒanːi]) is a male Italian forename (occasionally a surname), derived from the Hebrew Yohanan ("God is gracious", "God is merciful")
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[edit] Description
Gianni is the abbreviation of Giovanni, Italian form of John, and is also related to Gian (in the Middle Ages Ianni or Janni). Jean is the equivalent name in French. In Iberia the name eventually changed to the Spanish Juan and the Portuguese João. Johannes, Hannes, Hanns, Hans, and Johann are all possible variants in German. Johannes is also used in Finnish. János is Hungarian and Ion Romanian. In Czech, Jan, Honza, Honzík, Jeník, and Jenda are used. In Ethiopian, the term Zan, corresponding to title of sovereignty, seems related to Gianni. Name-day is June 24 (John the Baptist), in association with Lion, lucky number 5, color yellow, stone topaz, metal gold.
In ancient times, the name Gianni was used to call babies born after many years since marriage. For its religious meaning, it is the second name for diffusion in Italy. The name Gianni was not ranked among 1219 first names for males of all ages in the 1990 U.S. Census. The name Gianni ranked 24641 out of 88799 (top 28%) as a surname for males and females of all ages in the 1990 U.S. Census.
[edit] People with this name
- Gianni Agnelli (industrialist)
- Gianni Alemanno (politician)
- Gianni Amelio (film director)
- Gianni Argurio (poet)
- Gianni Baget Bozzo (Roman Catholic priest and political expert)
- Gianni Bellocchi (scientist)
- Gianni Boncompagni (TV producer)
- Gianni Brera (journalist)
- Gianni Bugno (cyclist)
- Gianni Danzi (Roman Catholic bishop)
- Gianni Davito (high jumper)
- Gianni De Biasi (Italian football coach)
- Gianni De Fraja (economics professor)
- Gianni De Martino (writer)
- Gianni De Michelis (politician)
- Gianni Farinetti (writer)
- Gianni Ghidini (cyclist)
- Gianni Ippoliti (TV showman)
- Gianni Letta (politician)
- Gianni Mina (tennis player)
- Gianni Minà (journalist)
- Gianni Morandi (singer)
- Gianni Morbidelli (Formula One driver)
- Gianni Motta (cyclist)
- Gianni Mura (La Repubblica journalist)
- Gianni Nazzaro (singer)
- Gianni Pettenati (singer)
- Gianni Riotta (journalist)
- Gianni Rivera (football player)
- Gianni Rodari (writer)
- Gianni Romme (skater)
- Gianni Russo (actor)
- Gianni Togni (singer)
- Gianni Vattimo (philosopher)
- Gianni Vernetti (politician)
- Gianni Versace (fashion designer)
- Gianni Vignaduzzi (track cyclist)
- Gianni Zuiverloon (footballer)
[edit] People with this surname
Mark Giani (Designer/Draughtperson/Architect/Engineer/3D Modeller and Animator/Lecturer/Author)
[edit] See also
- Gianni di Parigi (opera)
- Gianni e Pinotto contro l'uomo invisibile (movie)
- Gianni Schicchi (opera)
- Prete Gianni (legendary)
- Gianni Peluso (legendary)
