Jiannah
Meaning of Jiannah
Pronounced jee-AHN-uh (/dʒiˈanə/), Jiannah is a modern variant that draws on the Italian diminutive Gianna and resonates with the Arabic jannah, meaning “paradise.” Rooted in the Latin tradition via Giovanna—the feminine form of Giovanni and ultimately tracing back to the Latin Ioannes—the name carries the enduring meaning “God is gracious,” a motif embraced in Catholic and broader Christian naming customs. In the United States, Jiannah has maintained a modest yet steady presence on the Social Security Administration charts since the mid-2010s, ranking in the 900s with five to ten newborns annually. Its cross-cultural appeal and elegant cadence resonate in Italian and Latin American circles, offering families a name that bridges heritage with contemporary style.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as jee-AHN-uh (/dʒiˈanə/)
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