What does Yannis mean?
Yannis means “Gift of god, the lord is gracious”. It is a boy name of Hindi origin, listed under the Hindu faith in our collection.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Hindi – see more Hindi names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Faith: Hindu
- Popularity: ranked #5318 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
History of the name Yannis
Yannis is a Greek form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan meaning God is gracious. It is linked to John the Baptist and John the Apostle in the New Testament. Famous bearers include the poet Yannis Ritsos (1909-1990) and composer Yanni (born 1954), whose full name is Yiannis Chryssomallis. It is one of the most common male names in Greece, along with Giorgos and Dimitris. Sources: New Testament (Gospel of John), Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Yannis has 6 letters and 2 syllables, made of 3 vowels and 3 consonants (5 different letters). Its sound is best described as: crisp consonant ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Yannis with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
1Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): Y=25 + A=1 + N=14 + N=14 + I=9 + S=19 = 82. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 8 + 2 = 10. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 0 = 1. Result: 1.
Favorite colour
RedThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Yannis has lucky number 1, so the colour is Red.
Star sign
AriesOnly the first letter counts (Y). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Yannis
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Yannis. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Yannis
Partner names that match Yannis by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Yannis + Ananya = Yannya · Yannis + Aadhya = Yanhya · Yannis + Saanvi = Yannvi · Yannis + Aarohi = Yanohi
Sibling names for Yannis
Names that sit well next to Yannis: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Yannis
If Yannis is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Yannis (gift, lord).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Yannis mean?
Yannis means “Gift of god, the lord is gracious” and is of Hindi origin.
What is the origin of Yannis?
In our collection Yannis is listed as a name of Hindi origin, associated with the Hindu faith.
Is Yannis a boy or a girl name?
Yannis is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Yannis?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Yannis is 1, with the star sign Aries. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Yannis?
Yannis has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Yannis?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Yannis include Ya, Yan, Yann, Yanni, Nis, Yany.
Which names have a similar meaning to Yannis?
Names with a related meaning include Gift, Giftson, Mateo, Matias, Ayaan, Matteo.