Joannis

Joannis carries the meaning "God is gracious" and is an alternative spelling of Ioannis, the modern Greek variant of the biblical name Johannes.

What does the name Joannis mean?

Joannis means "God is gracious" and represents an alternative form of Ioannis, the modern Greek version of the biblical name Johannes. The "o" in both variants is not pronounced, remaining as a remnant from Ancient Greek (Iōannēs). In Germany, the most commonly used variant is Jannis, followed by the Frisian form Jannes and the French variant Yannis.

Where does the name Joannis come from?

The name Joannis has its origin in the Ancient Greek Iōannēs, which is derived from the Hebrew name Jochanan. Jochanan consists of the Old Hebrew jô, meaning "God," and ḥnn, meaning "to be gracious to someone."

How do you pronounce Joannis?

The pronunciation of Joannis is melodic and consists of three to four syllables. It is pronounced as "Jo-an-nis" [joˈanis] and begins with a darker O sound that conveys a certain depth. The double consonant "-nn-" clearly structures the middle of the name, while the final "-is" forms a bright and open ending. Thus, Joannis appears traditional, harmonious, and flowing - clear in the middle and open at the end.

When is the name day of Joannis?

The name days for Joannis are celebrated on January 7, June 24, and December 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Joannis is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2008, reaching 1,535th place. Over the last ten years, Joannis has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,630th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,162nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Janni

Famous people

• Joannis Avramidis (Austrian stonemason)
• Joannis Karsanidis (football player from Germany)
• Joannis Vislicensis (Belarusian writer)