Giovanni

Italian (Fiorentino)

/d͡ʒoˈvan.ni/

proper noun
Definitions
  • John biblical character
  • the Gospel of John

Etymology

Inherited from Latin Iōhannēs derived from Ancient Greek Ἰωάννης derived from Hebrew (modern) יוחנן (Yahweh is gracious).

Origin

Hebrew (Modern Ashkenazic)

יוחנן

Gloss

Yahweh is gracious

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