Yiannis name meaning
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What does Yiannis mean?
The infrequent boy name Yiannis is used in Greek is rooted from Hebrew and Old Greek. Yiannis is resultant of Yanni. Yanni is Breton equivalent of Jean. Also Yanni is Greek cognate of John.
Infrequent Yanni has its origin in Old Greek and Hebrew, Yanni means "Form of Yannis, Gift of God and Moon".
Variants of Yiannis
Yani, Yanai, Yanni, Yaney, Yana, Jean, John
How popular is the name Yiannis?
Yiannis is an uncommon baby name in United States, even after 27 years of use, it could not make it big. Over 228 people have been named Yiannis in United States. In England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and achieved its top ranking of 1241 in 2000.
Also, it appeared first time in 1993 on baby boy names list of France. Yiannis is a common name in Greece and Cyprus while somewhat familiar name in England. At least, 6000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3861 | 28 |
| 2022 | 4270 | 24 |
| 2021 | 4089 | 25 |
| 2020 | 4414 | 22 |
| 2019 | 5326 | 17 |
| 2018 | 6028 | 14 |
| 2017 | 5285 | 17 |
| 2016 | 6717 | 12 |
| 2015 | 6317 | 13 |
| 2014 | 7551 | 10 |
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What numerology tells about Yiannis?
Whatever you do, you do it with heart. And it always gives the best results because your approach is positive. Learn to let go of things that don't belong in your life anymore. Sometimes, you act selfishly. You are willing to give up everything you have to achieve everything you ever wanted. You love to explore, never comfortable in your comfort zone. In fact, you do not have a comfort zone. Don't live to work. Work to live.
Other names similar to Yiannis, for soon-to-be-parents
- Margarette - Origin of Darling and Enduring Margarette is in Old Greek and Greek is chiefly used in English, meaning of Margarette is "Pearl" is used for girls
- Daff - Girl name Daff means "Daffodil the Asphodel" which is dominantly used in English has origin in Old Greek and English. Daff is resulted from Daffodil.
- Tesia - Meaning of Tesia is One who Loves God, Friend of God or Loved by God is used as a girl name and is primarily used in English and Polish came from Old Greek
- Ermete came from Old Greek language is used as a unisex name which is predominantly used in Italian, meaning of Ermete is "Heap of Stones or Cairn"
- Chrysant means Gold Flower has origin in Greek
Famous people named Yiannis
- Yiannis Moralis, important Greek visual artist and part of the so-called "Generation of the '30s"
- Yiannis Poulakas, the Greek painter and scenographer, was born on January 1, 1863, in Agios Georgios Nileias in the periphery of Volos and died
- Yiannis N. Moschovakis, set theorist, descriptive set theorist
- Yiannis Latsis, Greek shipping multi-billionaire tycoon notable for his great wealth
- Yiannis Pharmakis, Greek revolutionary leader of the Greek War of Independence
- Yiannis Kouros, Greek ultramarathon runner based in Melbourne
- Yiannis Carras, Greek shipping magnate
- Yiannis Ritsos, Greek poet and left-wing activist and an active member of the Greek Resistance during World War II
- Yiannis Avranas, Greek former sea captain
- Yiannis Parios, Greek vocalist
- Yiannis Tomaras, former Greek football player of the late 1960s - early 1970s era
- Yiannis Papadopoulos in Before Midnight as Actor
- Yiannis Kolozis in movie Un Condor as Director
- In 2016 comedy, drama movie, Notias, Yiannis Niarros portrayed Stavros.
Lists having Yiannis
- Boy names beginning with Y
- English Boy Names
- Greek Boy Names
- Hebrew Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean Gift
- Baby Names that mean God
- Baby Names that mean Lord
- Baby Names that mean Gracious
- Baby Names that mean Moon
- Baby Names that mean Merciful
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004