Yannis is a ♂ boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Yannis?
Yannis is a variant of the Hebrew name Johannes.
What does the name Yannis mean?
Yannis means “Yahweh is gracious” (from Hebrew “yo/יֹו”, abbreviation of “yeho/יְהוֹ” = referring to the Hebrew God + “ḥanán/חָנַן” = to show favor/to be gracious).
Pronunciation of Yannis
Variants of the name Yannis
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The name Yannis is ranked #1095 overall.
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Last updated: 4/13/2022
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