Gianna

Name:

Gianna

Pronounced: jee-AH-nuh

Variations: Giana, Giannina, Giannella

Origin:

Italian

Meaning:

Gianna is a feminine form of the Italian name Gianni, which is a diminutive of Giovanni, meaning "God is gracious" in Hebrew.

Popularity:

Gianna is most popular in the United States and Italy. In 2020, it was ranked #6 in Italy.

Did you know?

Gianna is the middle name of basketball player Kobe Bryant's daughter, who tragically died with her father in a helicopter crash in 2020. The name has seen a surge in popularity since her death.

Famous namesakes:

Saint Gianna Beretta Molla was an Italian pediatrician and mother who was canonized by the Catholic Church in 2004.

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