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Giovani

♂ Boy

Pronounced joh-VAH-nee /dʒoʊˈvɑː.niː/Low

Meaning: God is gracious, beloved of GodLow

In 30 seconds: Giovani is a variant spelling of Giovanni, the Italian form of John meaning God is gracious. The single-n spelling distinguishes it from the more traditional Giovanni while keeping the same warm Italian meaning.
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Origin LowItalian, Hebrew
MeaningGod is gracious, beloved of God
U.S. rank (2024)#1250 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births158 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,467

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119702024

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

History & Origin

Giovani is a variant of Giovanni, the Italian form of Iohannes/John, from Hebrew Yochanan meaning God is gracious. Giovanni has been one of the most popular names in Italy for centuries.

The Giovani spelling (single n) is used in Latin American contexts where Italian names are adapted to Spanish phonetic conventions. In the United States it appears in both Italian American and Latino families.

Did you know? Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-1375) wrote The Decameron, one of the greatest works of Italian literature. Don Giovanni is Mozart's masterpiece opera. The name Giovanni/Giovani has been borne by towering figures of Italian culture across every century.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Giovanni

Variations

GiovanniGianniGianJuan

Nicknames

GioGianni

Famous Bearers

  • ★Giovani dos Santos (1989-present)
    Mexican international footballer who played for Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur and the LA Galaxy

If you like Giovani…

Giovanni— Standard double-n Italian spelling
Giancarlo— Same Gio- name family
Gianluca— Same Gio- Italian name family
Emiliano— Italian three-syllable name of same cultural tradition

Frequently Asked

What does Giovani mean?

Giovani means God is gracious from Hebrew Yochanan through the Italian Giovanni.

Is Giovani different from Giovanni?

Giovani uses a single n while Giovanni uses double n. Both are variant spellings of the same Italian name.

How do you pronounce Giovani?

Giovani is pronounced joh-VAH-nee with three syllables.

What are nicknames for Giovani?

Nicknames for Giovani include Gio and Gianni.