♂ Name Jannis – Yahweh is gracious

Origin:	Frisian, Dutch, Greek, Hebrew
Meaning:	Yahweh is gracious, Yahweh is merciful
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The baby boy name Jannis is derived from Johannes and means “Yahweh is gracious.”

Where does the name Jannis come from?

Jannis is a Frisian, Dutch and Greek variant of the Hebrew name Johannes, see John.

What does the name Jannis mean?

Jannis means “Yahweh is gracious” and “Yahweh is merciful” in Hebrew.

Word composition

• Hebrew “יֹו” (yo), abbreviation of “יְהוֹ” (yeho) = referring to the Hebrew God
• Hebrew “חָנַן” (ḥanán) = to show favor, to be gracious

Pronunciation of Jannis

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Last updated: 1/4/2025