Yannis

Yannis Meaning & Origin

About Yannis
The name "Yannis" is a variant of the name "Yiannis" or "Ioannis," which is derived from the Greek name "Ioannes." It is the Greek form of the Hebrew name "Yochanan," meaning "God is gracious" or "God is merciful." The name carries a positive and spiritual connotation, reflecting the belief in divine benevolence and compassion.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yannis are male.

Yannis Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 4.26% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANS
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AE1 N IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/yannis*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yannis in Braille

Here's how to represent Yannis in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Yannis in braille

How to Spell the Name Yannis in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Yannis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Yannis in sign language

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