Giovanni is a boy name of Italian origin meaning “God is gracious; Hebrew origin meaning "God shows mercy"”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 20% of baby names. With 4 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.
joh-VAH-nee
Phonetic spelling
This name ranks in the top 20% of popular names.
* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends
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