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Yanis
Gender: Boy
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Yahweh is gracious
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Yanis Name Meaning and Origin
Yanis is a name meaning “Yahweh is gracious”, from Greek origin.
Yanis has Greek origins and is mainly a masculine name. It is a variation of Ioannis, the Greek version of John. The name John has Hebrew roots, coming from Yohanan, which means “Yahweh is gracious.” Yanis is popular in Greece and other Mediterranean countries. It also appears in different forms across various cultures, including Janis and Yannis. The name suggests grace and favor, linked to its biblical connection with kindness from above. Many see it as a modern and stylish choice compared to its more traditional forms.