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Giavanna

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Pronounced juh-VAH-nuh /dʒəˈvɑː.nə/High

Meaning: God is gracious; variant spelling of Giovanna, the Italian feminine form of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious)High

In 30 seconds: A spelling variant of Giovanna, the Italian feminine form of John meaning 'God is gracious.' The GIA- opening gives it a subtly different American feel from the traditional Italian GIOV- spelling.
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Origin HighItalian, Hebrew
MeaningGod is gracious; variant spelling of Giovanna, the Italian feminine form of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious)
U.S. rank (2024)#1114 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births219 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,978

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119762024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Giavanna is an American variant spelling of Giovanna, the Italian feminine of Giovanni (John), from Latin Johannes, from Greek Ioannes, from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious).

Giavanna appeared in U.S. birth data primarily in Italian American and general communities from the late 20th century. It ranked #1114 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Giovanna — and Giavanna — descend from the same Hebrew Yohanan as John, Jane, Joan, Jean, Joanna, Ivana, Ivan, Sean, Ian, and Siobhan: a single Hebrew name that has spawned more global variants than perhaps any other in history.
Overall data confidence 89%
Behind the Name — Giovanna — Italian/Hebrew etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

GiovannaGiavanaGiovanna

Nicknames

GiaVannaGio

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If you like Giavanna…

Giovanna— the traditional Italian spelling of the same name
Gianna— the short Italian form of the same John-origin name
Joanna— the English feminine of the same Yohanan root
Ivana— the Slavic feminine of the same John root
Bianca— Italian feminine name with the same classic Italian feel

Frequently Asked

What does the name Giavanna mean?

Giavanna means 'God is gracious,' as a spelling variant of Giovanna, the Italian feminine of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yohanan.

How do you pronounce Giavanna?

It's said juh-VAH-nuh — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Giavanna a boy or girl name?

Giavanna is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Giavanna?

Giavanna ranked #1114 for U.S. girls in 2024.