Giovanni is a ♂ boy name.
Giovanni is an Italian form of the name John, which derived from the ancient Greek name Iōánnēs (Ἰωάννης), which originates in the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן).
Giovanni means “Yahweh is gracious” and “Yahweh is merciful” (from Hebrew “yo/יֹו”, abbreviation of “yeho/יְהוֹ” = referring to the Hebrew God + “ḥanán/חָנַן” = to show favor/to be gracious).
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